The Type 1 diabetes Barbie is part of Mattel’s Barbie Fashionistas line, which includes a blind Barbie and Barbies with hearing aids, Down syndrome and wheelchairs. Thank you for reading. Please consider supporting NJ.com with a subscription.

Mattel has introduced its first Barbie representing a person with Type 1 diabetes, as part of wider efforts from the toy maker to increase inclusivity among its dolls.

Barbie also has an insulin pump, a small, wearable medical device that allows for automated insulin dosing as needed, attached to her waist.