Average glucose represents the mean of all your glucose readings over time, measured in mmol/L. It reflects your body’s overall glucose exposure and how consistently it maintains stable energy levels.
A lower, steady average supports efficient metabolism and sustained energy. Tracking this biomarker helps you see how your lifestyle affects glucose balance, allowing early adjustments for long-term wellbeing and performance.
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Average glucose is the mean value of all glucose readings recorded (for example via a Continuous Glucose Monitor, or CGM) over a period. It summarises your day-to-day, night and daily swings into a single figure, offering a snapshot of your typical glycaemic exposure.
Why does it matter for long-term health and wellbeing?
Because it reflects your cumulative glucose exposure rather than isolated spikes or dips, it gives you a more holistic view of metabolic load. It helps you see whether your body is generally operating in a stable glucose environment, which supports better energy levels, efficient metabolism and long-term resilience.
What’s an optimal level of Average glucose?
At Vively, we consider 100 % = below 5.6 mmol/L as our optimal target. Here’s how that maps to a typical Australian lab-style reference scale:
If your average glucose is above the “100 %” threshold, it means there's room to improve toward a safer, steadier metabolic baseline.
Physical activity and how well your muscles use glucose
Stress, hormones (e.g. cortisol) and circadian rhythm
Variability (i.e. big swings between high and low)
Because average glucose is a composite, frequent excursions (both up and down) can skew it even if the “average” looks reasonable.
What does it mean if Average glucose is outside the optimal range?
If your average glucose is above 5.6 mmol/L (i.e. less than 100 % on our scale), it suggests you may be spending meaningful time in higher glucose states. That can mean your metabolism is under pressure, potentially limiting your energy stability, recovery, cognitive clarity or metabolic flexibility. It signals an opportunity to adjust habits now, rather than waiting for issues to manifest.
How can I support healthy Average glucose levels?
You can optimise your average glucose through lifestyle strategies, such as:
Moderate and well-distributed carbohydrate intake (balanced with protein, fibre, healthy fats)
Regular movement or exercise, especially after meals
Prioritising sleep and stabilising overnight metabolism
Managing stress and supporting circadian rhythm
Watching for and reducing glycaemic variability (i.e. avoiding big spikes and deep dips)
Iterative adjustments based on your trends, rather than one-off fixes
This information is provided for general health and wellness purposes only and does not replace medical advice.
References
Battelino, T., Danne, T., Bergenstal, R. M., et al. (2019). Clinical targets for continuous glucose monitoring data interpretation: recommendations from the International Consensus on Time in Range. Diabetes Care, 42(8), 1593–1603.
American Diabetes Association / Diabetes journals (GMI concept) – The Glucose Management Indicator: Time to Change Course? (2024)
Australian Prescriber. (2023). Blood glucose monitoring devices: current considerations.
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