# Approachable Diabetes Ads Good Neighbor Pharmacy's Latest Commercial Encourages Community By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-neighbor-pharmacy References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aF2R1OhohI) Good Neighbor Pharmacy's latest commercial centers around Type 2 diabetes and features an elderly man as its star. Describing his struggle with diabetes, the subject explains that he loves to eat and cook but recognizes that his favorite recipes may not be the best for those with his condition. This candid and approachable commercial shows the man as he enjoys a day out with friends and describes Good Neighbor Pharmacy's accessible services. No matter where he is -- whether in his home town or out of town -- this commercial's star is able to access his prescription thanks to the [locally owned pharmacy's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodrx-community-link) stellar service. Though he is suffering from Type 2 diabetes and has for years, the main ends this commercial by saying "I may have diabetes, but I've never let that get in the way of [living my life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-their-own-words)." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Approachable Diabetes Ads:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating more inclusive and relatable advertisements that destigmatize diabetes and encourage community support. - **Elderly Representation in Commercials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Featuring older adults in commercials to promote inclusivity and expand the customer base for various industries. - **Local Pharmacy Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging locally owned pharmacies' convenient and personalized services to provide seamless access to prescriptions for customers regardless of their location. ### Where This Applies - **Pharmaceuticals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing targeted medications and treatments specifically for individuals with Type 2 diabetes to improve their quality of life. - **Advertising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Crafting advertising campaigns that prioritize authenticity and empathy to resonate with consumers on a deeper level. - **Healthcare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing comprehensive diabetes management programs that offer accessible support and resources for individuals living with Type 2 diabetes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stigma-Addressing Diabetes Shorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/above-the-bias.md) - [AI-Based Experiential Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowthesigns.md) - [Mature Queer Drugstore Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walgreens-and-the-old-gays.md) - [Weight Wellness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atkins-way.md) - [Personalized Diabetes Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diabetes-lifestyle-program.md) - [Diabetes Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salad-and-go-fundraising-campaign.md) - [Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prevent-blindness.md) - [Diabetes-Condition Inclusive Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-doll-1.md) - [Retailer-Backed Wellness Support Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glp1-support-program.md)