I am only recently diagnosed having been unintentionally losing weight for years - accelerated during the last three months. My Hb1Ac was 12.5 at diagnosis.
Adding some weight and controlling blood sugar with minimal meds is my objective.
I too am a regular bare-footer 5 years duration but do wear 'barefoot' (Vivo Barefoot) shoes outside in winter. Properly barefoot in summer. my feet are far healthier than before started barefoot. Read the barefoot book etc.
I have have just been diagnosed diabetic. HbA1c 12.5. I've got to see...