What could be the consequences if a diabetic person of 65 years of age has gone into hypoglycemia indicated by heavy sweating at 3 AM and is not able to get up at 5:30 AM in a routine manner? On waking him up he behaves in an absent-minded person and uncontrolled childish manner. What should be done in such situation?

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