Hi Art @artatthegreatpnw, Welcome to Connect. Thanks for sharing what helps you. While I don't have diabetes, it runs in my family and I've always been in the pre-diabetes category. I learned the hard way how important it is to take care of your feet. I shared what happened to me in another discussion on tips for taking care of the feet here - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/diabetic-neuropathy-its-important-to-take-care-of-your-feet/.

Have you had your doctor look at the spot on your heel that is painful and delicate?