24th August 2023

A 55-year-old man with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes presents with burning pain and numbness in his feet

A 55-year-old man with a 10-year history of type 2 diabetes presents with burning pain and numbness in his feet for the past 6 months. He also mentions occasional prickling sensations in the same area. The symptoms are more prominent at night and have been affecting his sleep. The patient also noticed that he had lost some weight over the past month. He denies any trauma or injury to his feet.

Which is the most likely diagnosis?