Physical activity is a vital component of self-management for patients with diabetes mellitus, yet there are special problems in patients whose disease is complicated by insensate feet (i.e. loss of protective sensation caused by diabetic distal symmetric sensory peripheral neuropathy). Foot ulcers develop in 15% of the 17 million people in the United States with diabetes mellitus, and contribute to 84% of foot or toe amputations. Foot ulcer risk is very high among those with insensate feet. Although the roles of neuropathy, plantar foot pressure, and footwear in foot ulcers have been extensively studied, the independent role of physical activity has not. The overall goal of this study is to determine whether a "lifestyle" physical activity intervention, based on the Second Community Healthy Activities Model Program for Seniors (CHAMPS II), which we call FEET FIRST, can be used to safely increase moderate-intensity physical activity (achieving at least 40% of maximal oxygen consumption, as in walking briskly) among people with diabetes and insensate feet. "Lifestyle" physical activity interventions help participants to accumulate at least 30 minutes of self-selected activities in short bouts during the day. CHAMPS II effectively and safely increased physical activity in sedentary older adults with multiple chronic illnesses.