Flip Flops, No Socks, and Crocs  Keeping footwear cute and
diabetes-friendly in the summertime.   ‘Tis the season for flip
flops, no socks, and Crocs. That is, if you don't have diabetes.
Many of you will probably want to argue with me about this, but
here's a question: Have you ever needed to wear band-aides on
your feet from wearing flip-flops or shoes without socks or
stockings? I know I have. I also know I'm not alone. All you
have to do is look at the feet of women who wear flip-flops, or
go without socks and stockings, and you'll be surprised at how
many band-aides you see.  Why not flip flips? Okay, I agree,
they look great if your feet look pretty. Now doesn't this open
up a bag of worms? Pretty feet, pedicures, and diabetes seems to
be an oxymoron, but you can do a safe pedicure.  So once you get
your feet looking good, you think you're good to go with flip-
flops, but this is not true. Flip–flops not only offer no
protection but many times people will get sores from rubbing
against your skin under th