Glucose and CGM

Round glucose sensor worn on the back of an upper arm

How much does a CGM cost in Australia? 2026 prices compared

Paying privately, a CGM in Australia costs about $42 to $154 per 14 days. Compare Libre, Dexcom, Sibionics, CareSens Air and Accu-Chek prices, NDSS co-payments and subscriptions.

Tim Veron

Co-Founder & CEO

Nearly Three in Four Younger Australians Showed Early Metabolic Risk

New Vively report finds 71% of Australians aged 25 to 34 show early metabolic risk despite normal blood sugar, highlighting the need for earlier prevention.

Nina Nguyen

PR & Communications Assistant

Does apple cider vinegar break a fast? What the data shows

A teaspoon or two of apple cider vinegar in water adds about 3 to 7 kJ and no carbohydrate, so it won't break most fasts. Here is what our CGM data shows.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Man drinking water in his kitchen before a morning fasting blood test

Fasting insulin test: insulin resistance and results

Understand what a fasting insulin test can reveal, how it differs from glucose and HbA1c, and why HOMA-IR and symptoms need clinical interpretation.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Soluble fibre and blood sugar: foods and practical steps

Learn how soluble and viscous fibre affect blood sugar, which foods contain them, and how to increase fibre without relying on supplements alone.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Can you use a CGM without diabetes? A guide for Australians

Yes, you can use a CGM without diabetes in Australia, with no prescription needed. Learn what it shows you, what normal glucose looks like and how to get the most from 14 days.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Woman holding a laptop at a table and looking distracted

Glucose and brain fog: causes, testing and practical care

Learn how glucose can affect brain fog, why sleep, nutrition and ageing also matter, and when persistent thinking or memory changes need a GP review.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

How cooking methods affect blood sugar: boil, bake or cool?

Boiling, baking, mashing and cooling change how fast starch turns into glucose. Tested GI numbers for potato, sweet potato, pasta and rice, plus our CGM data.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Woman wearing headphones and a glucose sensor while looking at her phone

FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus in Australia: a user guide

Understand Libre 2 Plus wear time, Australian access, app compatibility and safety checks, including the change from Libre 2 and current NDSS costs.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Healthy turkey mince recipes: 4 high protein Aussie dinners

Four healthy turkey mince recipes with metric quantities, kilojoules and 31 to 43 g of protein a serve, plus what Vively CGM data shows about mince meals.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Red rice glycaemic index, benefits and red rice vs brown rice

Red rice has a GI of about 59, more fibre than white rice and a similar effect on glucose to brown rice. What the GI data and Vively members' CGMs show.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Healthy chicken mince recipes: 5 high-protein, low-kJ meals

Five healthy chicken mince recipes with metric quantities and per-serve kJ and protein, plus what Vively CGM data shows about chicken mince meals and glucose.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

The GI index of oranges, and does it spike glucose levels?

Oranges can help stabilise blood sugar levels due to their low glycaemic index and fibre content, making them a smart choice for managing glucose.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Low GI breakfast and cereals in Australia: 30 cereals ranked by GI

The lowest GI cereals in Australia are natural muesli, All-Bran and rolled or steel-cut oats. See 30 cereals ranked by GI, plus 10 low GI breakfast ideas.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Watermelon GI: does watermelon spike your blood sugar?

Watermelon's GI is high, at 76 to 78, but its glycaemic load is low. See how much it raised blood sugar in 577 Vively members wearing a CGM.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Dukan diet: the 4 phases, the evidence and the risks

How the Dukan diet works phase by phase, what a 2013 study found on weight loss, and the kidney, nutrient and sustainability risks to weigh up.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Plate of pasta beside a phone displaying a glucose graph

Blood sugar friendly pasta recipes and easy swaps

Make satisfying pasta meals with vegetables, protein and sensible portions. Try three recipes, lower carb swaps and practical tips for diabetes.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Oats vs wheat: which is healthier? Nutrition per 100 g and GI

Oats edge out wheat for most people: about 4 g of soluble beta-glucan per 100 g and a low GI porridge. Wheat has more total fibre. Side by side table inside.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Is Feta Cheese healthy, and which brands are best in Australia?

Explore the health benefits of feta cheese, compare top Australian brands, and learn how to incorporate it into your diet while managing sodium intake.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Barley vs wheat flour, which is healthier?

Barley vs wheat flour compared on fibre, beta-glucan, GI and nutrients, with what a CGM study found and how to bake with each for steadier blood sugar.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Maple syrup vs honey: GI, sugar and which is healthier

Maple syrup has a GI of 54 and Australian honeys 35 to 72. Compare sugar and kilojoules from FSANZ, and see what Vively members' glucose data shows.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Chicken mince vs beef mince: which is healthier?

Chicken vs beef mince compared with Australian food data: kilojoules, protein, fat, iron, zinc and B12 per 100 g, plus how mince meals affect glucose.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Is Turkish bread healthy?

Is Turkish bread healthy? Learn about its nutritional pros and cons, glycaemic impact, and how to enjoy it with smart pairings and portion control.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Clock face with food arranged over one half

Fasting for a blood sugar test: Australian preparation

Prepare for a fasting blood sugar test with clear advice on water, coffee, medicines and timing, plus how fasting glucose differs from HbA1c.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Low GI flour: 14 flours ranked for blood sugar in Australia

Almond, lupin, soy and coconut flour are best for blood sugar, with 5 to 26 g carbs per 100 g against 73 g in white flour. Most flours have no tested GI.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Jicama: carbs, GI, FODMAP and is it good for diabetics?

What jicama is, its carbs and fibre per 100 g, whether it has a GI, its FODMAP serve, where to buy it in Australia and how it compares with potato.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Nut and seed bars arranged on a pale background

Low-sugar protein bars in Australia: labels compared

Compare low-sugar protein bars sold in Australia, with current prices, ingredient trade-offs and practical advice for reading the whole nutrition label.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Low carb yoghurt: the best options in Australian supermarkets

Plain and high-protein yoghurts carry 3.5 to 5 g of carbs per 100 g. We compare Australian labels and show how yoghurt moved our members' glucose.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Couple looking at a phone together outdoors

Best blood glucose monitors in Australia (2026): CGMs and meters compared

FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus and Dexcom G7 lead on accuracy; CareSens Air is the cheapest CGM. Compare 12 Australian CGMs and glucose meters by price.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

The 8 Week Blood Sugar Diet book

What Michael Mosley's 8 Week Blood Sugar Diet involves, what the research found on type 2 diabetes remission, and the safety checks before an 800-calorie plan.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Low GI meals: 10 easy dinner and lunch ideas, with the GI of each carb

Low GI meals start with a low GI carb: legumes, al dente pasta, Doongara rice, quinoa or barley. 10 easy dinners and lunches, each with tested GI values.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Beetroot glycaemic index: GI 64 but a low glycaemic load

Boiled beetroot has a GI of 64 (medium), but a 75 g serve holds only about 7.5 g of carbohydrate, so its glycaemic load is low. Plus what our CGM data shows.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Bowl of uncooked quinoa with a wooden scoop

Quinoa glycaemic index: portions and salad ideas

Cooked quinoa has a published GI of 53. Learn what that means, how portions affect glucose, and how to build a satisfying quinoa salad for lunch.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Potato glycaemic index: GI by variety, cooking and cooling

Potato GI runs from 53 to over 100. See GI by variety and cooking, what cooling does, and how Vively members' glucose responds to potato meals.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Honey glycaemic index: the GI of Australian honeys, tested

Honey's GI runs from 35 to 72 in Australian testing, depending on the flowers. Tested values by honey type, sugar per teaspoon and what members' CGMs show.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Banana glycaemic index: ripeness and blood sugar

Bananas are generally low GI, with values varying by ripeness and study. Learn how portions, food pairings and preparation affect your glucose response.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Low GI vegetables: a list with GI values, and why most greens have none

Most green vegetables have no GI because they carry so little carbohydrate. See GI and GL values for carrots, peas, corn, potatoes and more.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Low GI fruits: the best fruit for steady blood sugar

Which fruits are low GI? Compare 22 fruits by GI and glycaemic load, including kiwi, apples, berries and cherries, plus which forms raise glucose more.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Low GI pasta in Australia: 22 pastas and noodles ranked by GI

Most pasta is already low GI. See 22 pastas and noodles ranked by tested GI, and why your own blood sugar response matters more than the number.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Normal blood sugar after eating at 1 and 2 hours (real CGM data)

Under 7.8 mmol/L at 2 hours is normal without diabetes. Check your reading against the guideline and against 5,390 Vively CGM members your age.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Sucralose vs stevia: which is better for blood sugar?

Sucralose vs stevia compared: Australian approvals, effects on blood glucose and gut bacteria, what is really in the packet, and what our members' CGMs show.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Allulose vs stevia: which is better for your blood sugar?

Allulose vs stevia for blood sugar: what each is, Australian rules, trial evidence, side effects, and what Vively members' CGMs show for sweetened drinks.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Glucerna in Australia: is it good for diabetes and prediabetes?

An honest look at Glucerna in Australia: the products, nutrition per serve in kJ, what the trials show, side effects, cost per serve and whole-food options.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Woman holding a bottle labelled Anti-Spike Formula

Glucose Goddess Method: evidence and practical limits

Understand the Glucose Goddess Method, what research supports about food order and movement, and why a flatter glucose graph cannot prove long-term benefit.

Tim Veron

Co-Founder & CEO

Where to put a CGM, and 7 common CGM mistakes to avoid

The best place to put a CGM sensor, plus 7 common CGM mistakes, a checklist for applying it and a troubleshooter for odd readings, from the Vively health team.

Annia Soronio

Medical Writer

Three people preparing food in a kitchen

CGM and diet: a practical guide to comparing meals

Use CGM to compare familiar meals with context, set realistic food goals and understand the limits of glucose data without chasing a perfectly flat graph.

Tim Veron

Co-Founder & CEO

Understanding glucose curves: monophasic, biphasic and incessant increase responses

There are three major glucose curves: monophasic, biphasic, and incessant increase. Discover the underlying causes behind these curves, their implications for health and tips for improving your glucose responses.

Dr Michelle Woolhouse

Integrative GP and Vively Medical Director

Low blood sugar at night: causes and CGM readings

Understand low blood sugar at night, including CGM compression lows, medicine-related hypoglycaemia, morning highs and when symptoms need medical care.

Dr Michelle Woolhouse

Integrative GP and Vively Medical Director

Sleep apnoea and high blood glucose: the connection

Learn how sleep apnoea and high blood glucose are linked, what CPAP research can tell us, and which symptoms deserve a GP or sleep specialist review.

Dr Michelle Woolhouse

Integrative GP and Vively Medical Director

How to improve insulin resistance: practical steps

Learn what can improve insulin sensitivity, how food, activity and sleep fit together, and which tests and follow-up help you assess progress safely.

Dr Michelle Woolhouse

Integrative GP and Vively Medical Director

Gestational diabetes blood sugar chart for Australia

See common Australian gestational diabetes monitoring targets, how to time readings, and why your maternity team's individual care plan comes first.

Dr Michelle Woolhouse

Integrative GP and Vively Medical Director

How to lower high blood sugar safely: what to do now

Know what to do about an unexpected high blood sugar reading, when to seek urgent help, and which everyday habits support longer-term glucose care.

Dr Michelle Woolhouse

Integrative GP and Vively Medical Director

Normal blood sugar levels in Australia: chart and ranges

Normal blood sugar in Australia is 4.0 to 7.8 mmol/L across the day, and fasting under 6.1. See the full chart, HbA1c, diabetes targets and danger signs.

Dr Michelle Woolhouse

Integrative GP and Vively Medical Director

A young lady savouring the taste of her food

How to maintain homeostasis: daily habits that keep you balanced

What homeostasis means, how your body brings blood glucose back after a meal, what Vively members' CGM data shows, and the daily habits that help it work.

Dr Michelle Woolhouse

Integrative GP and Vively Medical Director

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Glucose and CGM

How much does a CGM cost in Australia? 2026 prices compared

Nearly Three in Four Younger Australians Showed Early Metabolic Risk

Does apple cider vinegar break a fast? What the data shows

Fasting insulin test: insulin resistance and results

Soluble fibre and blood sugar: foods and practical steps

Can you use a CGM without diabetes? A guide for Australians

Glucose and brain fog: causes, testing and practical care

How cooking methods affect blood sugar: boil, bake or cool?

FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus in Australia: a user guide

Healthy turkey mince recipes: 4 high protein Aussie dinners

Red rice glycaemic index, benefits and red rice vs brown rice

Healthy chicken mince recipes: 5 high-protein, low-kJ meals

The GI index of oranges, and does it spike glucose levels?

Low GI breakfast and cereals in Australia: 30 cereals ranked by GI

Watermelon GI: does watermelon spike your blood sugar?

Dukan diet: the 4 phases, the evidence and the risks

Blood sugar friendly pasta recipes and easy swaps

Oats vs wheat: which is healthier? Nutrition per 100 g and GI

Is Feta Cheese healthy, and which brands are best in Australia?

Barley vs wheat flour, which is healthier?

Maple syrup vs honey: GI, sugar and which is healthier

Chicken mince vs beef mince: which is healthier?

Is Turkish bread healthy?

Fasting for a blood sugar test: Australian preparation

Low GI flour: 14 flours ranked for blood sugar in Australia

Jicama: carbs, GI, FODMAP and is it good for diabetics?

Low-sugar protein bars in Australia: labels compared

Low carb yoghurt: the best options in Australian supermarkets

Best blood glucose monitors in Australia (2026): CGMs and meters compared

The 8 Week Blood Sugar Diet book

Low GI meals: 10 easy dinner and lunch ideas, with the GI of each carb

Beetroot glycaemic index: GI 64 but a low glycaemic load

Quinoa glycaemic index: portions and salad ideas

Potato glycaemic index: GI by variety, cooking and cooling

Honey glycaemic index: the GI of Australian honeys, tested

Banana glycaemic index: ripeness and blood sugar

Low GI vegetables: a list with GI values, and why most greens have none

Low GI fruits: the best fruit for steady blood sugar

Low GI pasta in Australia: 22 pastas and noodles ranked by GI

Normal blood sugar after eating at 1 and 2 hours (real CGM data)

Sucralose vs stevia: which is better for blood sugar?

Allulose vs stevia: which is better for your blood sugar?

Glucerna in Australia: is it good for diabetes and prediabetes?

Glucose Goddess Method: evidence and practical limits

Where to put a CGM, and 7 common CGM mistakes to avoid

CGM and diet: a practical guide to comparing meals

Understanding glucose curves: monophasic, biphasic and incessant increase responses

Low blood sugar at night: causes and CGM readings

Sleep apnoea and high blood glucose: the connection

How to improve insulin resistance: practical steps

Gestational diabetes blood sugar chart for Australia

How to lower high blood sugar safely: what to do now

Normal blood sugar levels in Australia: chart and ranges

How to maintain homeostasis: daily habits that keep you balanced

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