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5. Symptoms: Dizziness, Confusion, and Aggression

Significant consequences of the brain being exposed to low blood glucose can occur at or below 40mg/dL (2.2mmol/L). Sometimes, the person with low blood glucose is unaware that their behavior has changed, and it is those around them that notice their confusion. Abnormal actions can be mistaken for drunkenness, but bystanders should consider hypoglycemia when aggression is unexpected or inappropriate.

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