Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 4

Question 4

 

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Many older adults have hypoglycemic unawareness. Neuroglycopenic symptoms may include weakness, dizziness, and confusion. Neurotypical symptoms are tremors, palpitations, and sweating. Those older patients with executive dysfunction experience:

 

 

 

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Interference with the identification of hypoglycemic symptoms
 

 

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Appropriate treatment of hypoglycemic symptoms
 

 

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Co-morbidities mimicking hypoglycemic symptoms
 

 

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Forgetfulness in reporting these symptoms to the physician 
 

 

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A and B only
 

 

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A, B and C
 

 

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All of the above
 

 

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