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What would be the best type of exercise equipment for some one with knee problems and type 2 diabetes?

My mother is 70 yrs old, has type 2 diabetes and has bad knees, high blood presure. not very physicaly active. She would like to become more active, but walking is not a good option with her bad knees. ???

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1. get her to the pool
2. Water aerobics, I have Ms And my knees are in bad shape And the Doctor Told me by exercising under water you are putting less strain and pressure on your knees. Also a lot of the Elderly do Waer Aerobics
3. SWIMMING SWIMMING SWIMMING
4. Consider an exercise bike. Look on your regional craigslist for a used one . . might find a Schwinn Airdyne. http://www.schwinnfitness.com/schwinn-fitness/equipment/airdyne.jsp?lid=Airdyne
5. I Wish Her condiction & situation show a Batter result from Her docter as fast as posible.. I hope She get well soon.. I'm doing my best to help every1 to cure their illness including your Mother.. with my Islam Prayers.. You don`t have to vote me for the best answer.. im doing this for free.. I only hopping we all get bless & Cure from Allah the most Mercyfull..& Most Loving.. See the improvement result..