Sorry to hear this, Gary.

My Dad is a diabetic and does NOT follow the rules. He has neuropathy in his feet, has lost over 35% of feeling. This puts him at great risk for sores and infections as he just can't feel much. He 'could' have a small pebble in his shoe and not know it, until he has a big issue.

Put a mirror on the floor and check the bottoms of your feet DAILY to be sure you do not have anything starting. Watch for red spots on your feet, if your shoes are rubbing.

Dad doesn't have much pain with the neuropathy, because he has lost pain sensation too. So he is mostly not bothered and not aware of the problem.