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{"ops":[{"insert":"Susan developed pain and swelling of her right calf around 3 days ago. She went to see her primary care provider, who diagnosed cellulitis and started her on oral cefixime. However, the swelling and pain persisted; and in fact, she feels that they have become worse since.\n\nSusan was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus around 10 years ago. This is well controlled on oral metformin 850 mg bd. She was diagnosed with grade 1 diabetic retinopathy around six months ago but has no other microvascular or macrovascular complications. Perusing her most recent reports (around one month ago), you note that her renal functions were normal; her urine was negative for microalbuminuria; and that her eGFR is age appropriate.\n\nYou also note that Susan underwent arthroplasty of her left knee just 2 weeks ago, due to severe osteoarthritis. The surgery was successful and the recovery uneventful. \u201cSuch a relief, doctor \u2013 I should have gone for the operation long before,\u201d she says. Susan also has osteoarthritis of the right knee and intends to request arthroplasty for that knee as well, down the line.\n\nSusan lives alone. Her husband of almost 50 years died a year ago. She has three grown-up sons, all of who live in different cities.\n"}]}