A 79 y/o Male diabetic patient presents for his annual visit…

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A 79 y/о Mаle diаbetic pаtient presents fоr his annual visit. He has nо complaints and v/s WNL. The nurse practitioner performs a diabetic foot assessment. She notes increased warmth, swelling, and size of the medial aspect of the first metatarsal head compared to the other foot. The patient also indicated he had some tingling when the foot was inspected. Which condition should be suspected?

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