My husband (Age 68) has Type 2 diabetis which is controlled by insulin. He is fit and well in all other ways except he has very painful arthritis in his foot which could be rectified by an operation. The consultant has advised that bone healing will be slow and there is a risk of infection. We don't know what to do as injections in the foot are temporary and the pain is such that my husband is unable to fully enjoy retirement. He was committed to having the operation but the higher risk of infection in particular is worrying him. Any advice would be very welcome.