Wow...I didn't see the ad and just caught up on this. The link doesn't work now that the ad is pulled - anyone know how to see it?
Totally irresponsible...and in my years dealing with anaphylactic food allergies, I've had many people say to me, "But the Epipen will just work right!". They don't seem to understand that if it is at that point, it is extremely serious and in fact, it doesn't always work! So, no, it is NOT safe to just eat that Birthday Cake with "who knows what" in it!! (although, they are right that many allergy kids do, and w/out Epipens, but the tone of their ad was encouraging it as long as the child had the Epipen).
FYI, to those not understanding the Type I diabetes situation...kids (and adults) with the most severe form are often on an insulin pump 24x7. The pump (which controls insulin flow directly into veins thru a catheter - a needle in the vein all the time just like an IV) when the child eats extra carbs (e.g., a cupcake or candy bar, or extra piece of fruit, or extra bread - all high carb foods). If the child goes without insulin, the child will go into insulin shock and die if the insulin is not given in time. It IS extremely serious. And, they are dealing with constantly watching intake and adjusting a constant flow of medication (insulin), day in and day out. My friend's child was on the pump since he was THREE when his body suddenly stopped producing insulin and he went into shock and almost died (he is 6 now). These kids go to the school nurse constantly for help in adjusting insulin, checking blood sugar (which they must do several times a day by pricking their finger), etc. Others not on the pump likely require a shot from the school nurse after lunch. These kids do not have it easy -- it affects daily quality of life and carries risk of death if not properly managed -- and we need to be compassionate toward that community too.