Originally Posted by FatManInNYC
Gotcha. I fully appreciate neuropathy as a serious consequence and do the daily foot-check after I shower, but still walk around in my stocking-feet all the time. It just never occured to me that ALL diabetics should NEVER take off their shoes at the airport.
A wise precaution once considered ...
Diabetics are actually cautioned to NEVER walk around with unprotected feet (shoes, slippers, etc) - bare feet is a potentially very bad thing, with or without socks.