Diabetic Commercial

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Permalink Reply by Cynthia Alexander on November 7, 2009 at 6:00am

Joe have not seen this commercial yet.

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Permalink Reply by Shannon on November 7, 2009 at 6:11am

I know exactly what commercial you're talking about. It drives me crazy, too! How hard is it to code a meter? Seriously.

It's also funny how they fail to mention that sure, she wouldn't have to prick her finger, but she'd have to prick her arm or other site. Totally misleading!

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Permalink Reply by Cara Bauer on November 7, 2009 at 6:20am

But isn't this our biggest complaint? Good grief.

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Permalink Reply by Brunetta on November 7, 2009 at 6:46am

I understand who they are marketing to; Newly diagnosed older people, who may be initially put off by all the gadgetry and the regimens...I have talked to many folks like the woman pictured who find all the information and diabetic rituals overwhelming at first.. We are not talking about people who get on the internet or even have a computer..Testing and coding IS a major deal for them....

God
Bless,
Brunetta

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Permalink Reply by Joe Dennis on November 7, 2009 at 8:13am

wish that was my biggest problem.

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Permalink Reply by Terry Keelan on November 7, 2009 at 8:29am

Not irritated. I don't take it out on the poor woman (who is an actor, anyway). The company is trying to sell their product so they exaggerate the problem they claim to solve. Just like an anti-perspirant manufacture will claim that your underarms will gush like a geyser if you don't use their product.

I find the 'this is your LIFELINE' guy irritating.

Terry

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Permalink Reply by Kristin on November 7, 2009 at 8:32am

Haven't seen the commercial, but I completely understand why it frustrates you!

I also get frustrated by the focus on meters that you don't need to code. I don't claim to thoroughly enjoy coding my meter, but if I had to choice where money is invested that would be one of the last places that I would try to improve my diabetes care!

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Permalink Reply by Sidney Partridge smile on November 7, 2009 at 9:37am

I've seen the ad too. I would slap the lady and say "you have other option, you know". It is the company that I would like to punch. They should know better than trying to insult us.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Dennis on November 7, 2009 at 4:12pm

Good Point.
I would never use that company for my diabetic supplies.

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Permalink Reply by Mike Shaw on November 7, 2009 at 12:41pm

Oh yes. That commercial is very annoying. It is not like you have to code the meter every single time. She is an older lady, so she is old enough to be not complaining. Stop it already!

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Permalink Reply by Joe Dennis on November 7, 2009 at 4:34pm

George Bernard Shaw once said; "Getting older doesn't make you smarter, only older. A young fool doesn't get wise with age . The young fool only becomes an old fool."

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Permalink Reply by Hollie on November 7, 2009 at 1:45pm

Haven't seen it either...
But wish that was a big problem for me.. But I have other things to worry about..
You know? Like school, college choices, life, family, friends, and watching and controlling my blood sugars..

It's not that hard to code my OneTouch, put the strip in, push the arrow buttons to the number and BAM! CODED baby! =)
as for the pricking of the finger, used to it...

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