Khmer Star Gift Shop

Foot problems can be one of the complications of diabetes. Diabetics are advised to wear shoes at all times and check their feet daily for changes as nerve damage in the feet can result in numbness. Small injuries or cuts can not be felt and they become ugly ulcers which can lead to amputation. I just lost another tooth which has to be replaced, but I ain’t tryin’ to lose no toes, they can’t be replaced! Crusty, dried out feet are a no-​no, so I keep my feet moisturized with Vaseline and other creams and take cayenne to keep the circulation going. The doc says I can still wear sandals and stilettos sometimes, but for the most part, you’ll find me in socks and «sensible» shoes. Around the crib, I’m in socks and slippers, I go through many pairs of white socks.
I strolled into this new joint to get some new socks because if you know me, you know I hate laundry. If I’m out of clean socks or panties, I’ll buy some in the interim until I get to my laundry chores. I have plenty of clean panties, but I needed a few pairs of socks. This place just opened up and though they don’t carry panties, they have loads of socks! Perfect, right up the street, I don’t have to schlep to Wal-​Mart for my sock fix anymore. At 3.99 for a 4 pair stack, I was happy. They also carry t-​shirts, sweats and other casual and sportswear. I asked the shopkeeper if they carried special socks for diabetics. With a confused look, he said no. Through his heavy accent, he told me that he he too had diabetes. We exchanged ideas and I hipped him to Splenda. He didn’t seem to like the idea, opting for regular sugar in his morning coffee… but that’s his thang. He splits his medicine just like me, and it works better for him, too. I just hope he is around for a while because with my disposable sock attitude, I’ll be a frequent customer.
I hate to be an old ass woman lecturing my younger peeps on how to live their life. Hell, I used to party and drink like the world was coming to an end too. I have always been a tiny girl and ate what I wanted. But for those of you who are of Asian, Latino, Native American or African descent… WATCH YOURSELVES! Our very heritage is a high risk factor for this disease and it is now reaching epidemic proportions. Enjoy yourselves, but remember that doing the right thing for yourself now will hold off the inevitable.
I realize I am not going to get many funny votes out of this, but sometimes a bitch has to get serious. I promise to be funny in my next review. :p