Who are Captain Glucose and Meter Boy?
Two live action comedic superheroes with no real superpowers. Think of them as a cross between Batman & Robin and The Incredibles. Their mission statement is to "Educate, Enlighten, and Entertain people with diabetes of all ages" and that's exactly what they do. Captain Glucose has Type 2 Diabetes as does the actor who plays him, Bill Kirchenbauer. Meter Boy, his sidekick, has Type 1 Diabetes, as does the actor who plays him, Brad Slaight. The diabetes superheroes are called upon by the "Commissioner of Diabetes" (played by Alan Thicke) to help educate people who are newly diagnosed with diabetes. What "Smokey The Bear" did for fire awareness, Captain Glucose and Meter Boy will do for Diabetes awareness. The two actors also make personal appearances to promote diabetes awareness.
What is the PSA they appear in?
In this public service announcement, Captain Glucose and Meter Boy are called on by the Commissioner of Diabetes to help a citizen in distress. The commercial is comedic in nature, but also carries with it an important message that everyone should be made aware of. The PSA was filmed in Hollywood by an award winning director and you can watch it here.
When will the full length DVD be available?
The longer DVD is in pre-production right now and the script is already written. We hope to start shooting soon.
Who are you making the DVD for?
When someone is first diagnosed with diabetes they are usually confused and overwhelmed with the news. This full length DVD will provide important information to people with diabetes in a clear and fun way. It will show them that everyone with diabetes can control it instead of it controlling them. But unlike the many usual dry and technical filmed presentations that are nothing more than a lecture, this DVD will present important diabetes information in an entertaining manner. It has a great story, special effects, and colorful characters that all play a part in this exciting diabetes adventure. It is geared for people of all ages and covers both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Captain Glucose and Meter Boy will show that when it comes to having diabetes, you really can become your own personal superhero!
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