When did Doc Fred receive his degree? Soo much has 'evolved' since some docs got their degrees, that doesn't mean that you should drop him...he sounds too good to be true in other ways. But, Endo's and diabetes counselors are far more up to date on such issues, really.

For both you [w/no diabetes] and Alan [w/diabetes] possibly a diabetes NP or nutrition counselor would/could be a way to go? If I were you, I'd also get Alan one of those foot mirrors so he can really check and SEE the bottoms of his feet...good, bad and ugly! Even if your neuropathy isn't due to diabetes, you really should follow all the steps and treat your feet as if it was. I mean, you can BONK your foot/feet and not know you'e done major damage. It all is one heck of a scary prospect, better to be cautious than in the hospital!

Hugs! - j