My boyfriend has type 1 diabetes and because of it has never been to the beach. any suggestions?

My boyfriend has type 1 diabetes and because of it has never been to the beach. His parents just never took him because they were not really big on the beach, and because of his feet safety.





I am a major beach person, love going to Hawaii and we live near enough to the beach to go many times a year. I want so badly to go with him but he says he cannot because of his feet. I understand that, but I was wondering if anybody has suggestions about traveling beachy things. We are planning a honeymoon right now and I cannot imagine not going somewhere where there is a beach (lake/ocean, something).I want to lay around in our bathing suits, relax in the warmth, have that long walk on the beach. I feel bad about him never experiencing the beach or pool kind of atmosphere.





Does anybody have any good ideas of places to go things to do that are warm fun and romantic, but he can still feel comfortable wearing shoes and socks? I would appreciate any thoughts at all.

My boyfriend has type 1 diabetes and because of it has never been to the beach. any suggestions?
Poor guy! Really, the man%26#039;s parent have total control of him. Tell him to relax, we%26#039;re goin to the beach! I%26#039;m a certified SCUBA diver/instructor and have had diabetes 32 years! I know I don%26#039;t watch my feet like I should, but I go barefoot every chance I get, and wear flip flops 24/7! I hate wearing shoes and socks. Sounds to me like you need to do some investigative research. Familiarize yourself with type 1 juvenile diabetes as much as you can. That way when you are married, you%26#039;ll know just as much as him. It%26#039;s not a complicated disease.
Reply:The beach is GREAT for a diabetics feet! Are you kidding me? The sand, the water, the rocks, and sun are what your body needs to stimulate your feet and keep them healthy.





Use some common sense for crying out loud!!!
Reply:Unless your boyfriend has neuropathy in his feet, there is no reason that he shouldn%26#039;t be able to walk barefoot on a beach. Walking on the beach barefoot it great for diabetics as it naturally helps scrape all of the cruddy skin from the bottom of their feet.
Reply:That is so sad.I have to admit that I am a Type 1 diabetic (for over 20 years) and have never taken good care of my feet. I go barefoot too much, including the beach :( That being said...I did a little research to see if I could find anything to help you.....





Diabetics should never walk barefoot, even in-doors. Something as minor as stubbing a toe on a coffee table or bumping a soccer ball at the park can lead to a serious foot ulcer. While at the beach, seashells, glass or debris from the ocean can puncture the skin and cause serious infections that can be perpetuated by diabetes. For diabetics with circulation problems or neuropathy when sensation in the feet is diminished, walking barefoot on hot pavement is especially dangerous and can lead to severe burns and infection. There are a variety of closed-toe beach shoes on the market that help protect feet against these types of injuries. I am hoping that maybe you could still go to the beach if he found some appropriate and fashionable beach shoes.....





Maybe something like these (see link) would work?





http://www.onlineshoes.com/productpage.a...





Congratulations on your marriage and I hope you can plan a honeymoon that%26#039;s magical for both of you.
Reply:Wow, his parents really messed up his head. Yes, you do have to be careful of foot injury, but if he wears sandels he should be just fine. Many, many diabetics (even bad diabetics) go to the beach all the time. Just have him wear sandels, and if he wants to get in the water, go ahead !!! If he had neuropathy really bad in the feet and had no feeling, I could understand it, but if he doesn%26#039;t, he will be fine.
Reply:I grew up in NJ and we never went barefoot on the beach due to the garbage and hypodermic needles washed up n the sand. Wore sneakers and nowadays there are so many Tevas, Crocs, water shoes avaliable at all sporting stores so he ought to be able to go.


Warning! How old is this guy? Find out what other hang-ups he has before you marry him! He sounds like he is still under parent%26#039;s control- could spell trouble for you...
Reply:That%26#039;s absolutely ridiculous. He can wear sandals with hard soles. There are even shoes that can be worn in the water.



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