24th August 2023

A 65-year-old man with a known history of type 2 diabetes complains of “not feeling” his feet for the past few months

A 65-year-old man with a known history of type 2 diabetes complains of “not feeling” his feet for the past few months. He reports that he recently stepped on a piece of glass but felt no pain. On examination, he is found to have decreased sensation to pinprick and vibration in both feet.

Which complication of diabetes is this patient most at risk of?