There is no significant risk associated with this test, however in rare cases a patient may develop a clot or hematoma around the site of the needle prick. Patients may experience bruising and pain around the site as well under rare circumstances.

This refers to blood sugar levels below the normal range. This may be due to caloric or nutritional deficiency. Hypoglycemia should be immediately medically addressed to avoid further complications. Symptoms associated with hypoglycemia are, increased sweating, hunger, confusion, fatigue, shivering and trembling

Hemoglobin, which is bound to glucose, is referred to as glycosylated hemoglobin, glycated hemoglobin or HbA1c. HbA1c measures the average glycosylated hemoglobin in the blood over a period of 2-3 months.