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The first-ever Barbie with Type 1 diabetes comes with an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Both kids and adults with diabetes are celebrating the announcement and say they are grateful for a doll that represents them.

Mattel released the first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D) on Wednesday (July 9). The mainline Barbie debuted alongside a one-of-a-kind doll made in the likeness of British model Lila Moss, who herself has type 1 diabetes.

In 2019, Mattel released a Barbie in a wheelchair and a Barbie with a prosthetic limb. Other dolls in the Fashionistas line include a Barbie with Down syndrome, a Barbie with hearing aids, a bald Barbie, a Barbie with a skin condition and Barbies with different hair types and body shapes.

Leading diabetes organization Breakthrough T1D partnered with Mattel on the doll to ensure the devices were medically accurate

The director of Crazy Rich Asians and Wicked has officially signed on, with the studio likely hoping to repeat Greta Gerwig's Barbie box-office and Oscar success.

Released in 1974, the Sunshine Family were conceived of as something like the anti-Barbie — a wholesome, hippie-influenced family living the simple life in the country, “sharing true love and devotion” as their ad jingle put it.

Barbie maker Mattel ( MAT) has been making toys for 80 years, during which it has become one of the leading global toy manufacturers, and the creator of franchises cherished by kids and families around the world.