Hypoglycemia

Abnormally low blood sugar.

(Insulin Reaction, Glucopenia) A condition in which blood glucose drops too low. An abnormally small concentration of glucose in the circulating blood less than the minimum of the normal range above 70mg/dl. Hypoglycemia may cause cognitive dysfunction and loss of consciousness if untreated.

Low blood glucose. Hypoglycemia can occur in malaria. In addition, treatment with quinine and quinidine stimulate insulin secretion, reducing blood glucose.