Remember that the information presented here is not intended to replace the care of your own doctor. Before making any changes in the management of your own illness, you should consult your physician or other qualified medical professionals.
Question
I am 76 years old and have been taking insulin for 37 years. I have
COPD
and have had three heart attacks. I had five vascular by-passes
on my right leg before my amputation almost six years ago, am now in a wheelchair,
and I am very anxious to be able to do exercises. Any information
would be much appreciated.
Answer
You must get in contact with an exercise physiologist who (preferably) is a
Certified Diabetes Educator
and has experience with cardiovascular management. Despite the thorough description you have provided of your medical condition, the multiple problems you describe should be addressed by a health care professional one-on-one with you, not through e-mail.
You can talk to your physician about a referral to a cardiac rehabilitation program at a local hospital as a start.
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