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24th August 2023

A 60-year-old man with known type 2 diabetes complains of feeling faint when he stands up

A 60-year-old man with known type 2 diabetes complains of feeling faint when he stands up. He also reports experiencing bouts of diarrhoea, particularly at night. Examination reveals decreased pinprick sensation in a stocking-glove distribution. Blood pressure is 140/90 mmHg when supine, dropping to 100/70 mmHg on standing.

Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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