A 72-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and hyperlipidemia presented
with a fall. He reported 1 year of medication noncompliance. He was normotensive and
afebrile. Examination revealed bilateral forearm abrasions and normal findings of
his neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and abdominal systems.
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Published online: September 25, 2022
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