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Exercise Testing

A 58-year-old patient with type II diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is undergoing a submaximal ramp protocol on a cycle ergometer. During the test, the patient exhibits an early plateau in oxygen uptake accompanied by a relatively low heart rate response and early fatigue. Which of the following is the most appropriate interpretation of these findings?

In patients with multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes and COPD, early fatigue and a plateau in oxygen uptake during a submaximal protocol likely indicate ventilatory limitations and metabolic inefficiency. These factors can limit exercise capacity and underscore the need for an individualized approach to exercise prescription.