Baldo by Hector D. Cantú and Carlos Castellanos for March 29, 2011
March 28, 2011
March 30, 2011
Transcript:
Gracie: I'm happy you have diabetes, Papi. Dad: Why are you happy about that? Gracie: Well, there are 6 million Americans who don't know they have it. Gracie: And you not knowing would make me unhappy.
sigh * Another PSA. Aren’t some comic strips supposed to be, you know, FUNNY? Baldo is funny when it tries to be funny, otherwise it’s just preachy and self-righteous.
Doesn’t she stand a chance of inheriting it too? Better to be informed of family maladies. My Mom never told me about Otosclerosis until I told her about a visit to a specialist for a wierd hearing problem. (I could hear my own blood flowing at times).
The word diabetes is singular, Wildmustang1262, not plural. And yes, it can be a terrible disease if not treated properly. Take care of yourself, follow your doctor’s orders and you’ve almost nothing to worry about. I know; I was diagnosed with Type II back in ‘02, and everything’s fine. I had a friend with Type I who didn’t take care of himself and suffered the consequences. Note that I wrote “had,” not “have.” If any of you out there are concerned that you might be one of that 6 million, ask your doctor for a A1c test and find out for sure.
Interesting comment about hearing your own blood flow. It’s known as Venous Hum; the musician that has it named his group “Venus Hum” after his ailment…
pdking77 over 13 years ago
cdward over 13 years ago
So, she’s glad he knows he has diabetes, which is slightly different.
Potrzebie over 13 years ago
Doesn’t she stand a chance of inheriting it too? Better to be informed of family maladies. My Mom never told me about Otosclerosis until I told her about a visit to a specialist for a wierd hearing problem. (I could hear my own blood flowing at times).
Sky_Shachaq over 13 years ago
The perfect way to do a comic strip PSA with warmth and humor.
Wildmustang1262 over 13 years ago
Why would Gracie be a happy about a diabetes Papi has? The diabetes are terrible disease!
ellisaana Premium Member over 13 years ago
Reminds me of what the surgeon said when I was diagnosed with breast cancer:
“Congratulations, we found a tumor.”
And I said, after a moment of shock: “Why are you congratulating me?”
“Because we found it early, and it is really tiny.”
That was 19 years ago.
The sooner you know about a medical problem, the better you can deal with it.
JoePhan over 13 years ago
The word diabetes is singular, Wildmustang1262, not plural. And yes, it can be a terrible disease if not treated properly. Take care of yourself, follow your doctor’s orders and you’ve almost nothing to worry about. I know; I was diagnosed with Type II back in ‘02, and everything’s fine. I had a friend with Type I who didn’t take care of himself and suffered the consequences. Note that I wrote “had,” not “have.” If any of you out there are concerned that you might be one of that 6 million, ask your doctor for a A1c test and find out for sure.
craigwestlake over 13 years ago
Interesting comment about hearing your own blood flow. It’s known as Venous Hum; the musician that has it named his group “Venus Hum” after his ailment…
momazilla over 13 years ago
My Doctors were so busy looking for the diabetes I did NOT have, that they missed the cancer I did.