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Could hypoglycemia cause an elder person to think a family member is someone else? is this included in the "confusion" it may cause?
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Possible: The elderly are very susceptible to things like this. However, this is not typical. If this kind of behavior continues, first check their serum glucose and if this is normal, look beyond this. Your pcp can check a mini mental exam for instance. Perhaps it could be a sign of early dementia.
Answered 10/23/2017
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