Meet Barbie's first doll with type 1 diabetes, designed by Mattel in collaboration with Breakthrough T1D. A step towards ...

Designed in partnership with the global type 1 diabetes not-for-profit Breakthrough T1D, Mattel launched its first-ever Barbie with diabetes.

For many diabetic patients in rural Uganda, the greatest challenge is not just affording medication--it's what's on their plate.

The new Barbie wears continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a device that tracks blood sugar levels, on her arm, while holding a phone displaying an accompanying app.