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I am a 69 year old man with Type 2 Diabetes and have severe osteoarthritis in both legs. Please suggest what exercises I can do.

It is essential to consult a physiotherapist who will determine what exercises would prove beneficial for you. Your physiotherapist will design an exercise program for you depending on your weight, neuropathy (the extent of nerve damage in your feet), intensity of the pain etc.

Apart from this, general guidelines for severe osteoarthritis (OA) would be physical training exercises for legs in sitting, lying down position and if doing it in standing position, then to exercise intermittently with breaks in between. Also, your physiotherapist may recommend isometric exercises (strength training) for your legs. In addition, walking on an even surface, leg raise, side leg raises, ankle toe movements may also be added to your fitness regime. It is best advised that you consult a physiotherapist before embarking on any fitness regime.