A 75-year-old man was brought by his daughter to a hospital emergency department.He was in a confused state,trembling,sweating,with a rapid pulse,lightheadedness,and complaining of hunger and epigastric discomfort.His daughter claims that he does not drink alcohol and that he takes oral hypoglycemic drugs to control his diabetes.What is the likely cause of his symptoms?

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The symptoms are consistent with those of hypoglycemia, and the fact that the patient takes oral hypoglycemic drugs and is complaining of hunger and epigastric discomfort supports this diagnosis. The other answer choices are less likely based on the given information.

A 75-Year-Old Man Was Brought by His Daughter to a Hospital