Diabetes can cause a number of complications, including some
that can affect your ability to get around. Neuropathy (nerve
damage) in the feet or legs, peripheral arterial disease
(diminished blood flow) in the legs, and certainly amputation
can all result in decreased mobility. The good news is that a
mobility-related disability need not prevent you from traveling,
exercising, or working, with the right accommodations. The
following resources offer a variety of tools to help you manage
your disability and advocate for your rights. GETTING BACK ON
YOUR FEET How to Recover Mobility and Fitness After Injury or
Surgery to Your Foot, Leg, Hip, or Knee Sally R. Pryor and
Robert L. Waters, MD Chelsea Green Publishing Company Post
Mills, Vermont, 1991 This book focuses on temporary disability,
but also includes tips on how to make the most of mobility
impediments that may be permanent. Early chapters offer
information on bed exercises and sitting and standing, while
later chapters cover getting around outside the ho