Question

A 70-year-old man with type 2 diabetes complains of recurrent falls and numbness in his feet. Examination reveals reduced vibration sense and proprioception. Which type of neuropathy is likely?

Accepted Answer

Large-fibre sensory neuropathy

Answer

Small-fibre sensory neuropathy

Answer

Autonomic neuropathy

Answer

Motor neuropathy

Answer

Mononeuritis multiplex

Practice question

A 70-year-old man with type 2 diabetes complains of recurrent falls and numbness in his feet. Examination reveals reduced vibration sense and proprioception. Which type of neuropathy is likely?