uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Peripheral Neuropathy and Falls

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A 71-year-old man presents with recurrent falls. On examination, he has a positive Romberg test, absent ankle reflexes bilaterally, and reduced vibration sense in both feet. He has type 2 diabetes (HbA1c 64 mmol/mol) and drinks 21 units of alcohol per week. What is the MOST likely contributing cause of his falls?

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