Barbie Has Diabetes - What’s Popping | 娱乐吃瓜英闻

【Title/标题】 Mattel’s newest Barbie has diabetes 【Source/来源】 Media Outlet/媒体：LA TIMES Written by/作者：Piper Heath 【Transcript/文稿】 Dressed in a matching polka dot tank top and ruffled skirt with blue chunky heeled boots and a mini purse, Mattel’s newest Barbie may look like previous dolls at first glance. But this particular doll stands out with a wearable insulin pump on her waist, a glucose monitor on her arm and a phone showing her blood sugar readings, making her the El Segundo-based toy company’s first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes. The doll continues Mattel’s expansion of representation across its flagship brand. The Barbie Fashionistas line features more than 175 looks across various skin tones, body types and disabilities, including previous additions like a blind Barbie, a Barbie with Down syndrome and a Barbie with hearing aids. The company’s commitment to representation has proved commercially successful. In 2024, the top 10 most p...