# Understanding the Trends Tab: Glucose Metrics and Time in Range Analysis

> The   Trends     tab provides you with valuable information about achieving your optimal glycemic control     Lets take a look at how the glucose values are b

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Last updated: 2026-05-29T15:05:14.473Z

The **Trends** tab gives you insight into how your glucose levels behave over time and how well you're maintaining optimal glycemic control. Below is a breakdown of the key metrics you'll see.  
  

## Included in this article

*   [Time in Range](#time-in-range)
*   [Variability](#variability)
*   [Average](#average)
*   [Minimum (Min)](#minimum)
*   [Maximum (Max)](#maximum)
*   [Sleep Average](#sleep-average)
*   [Morning Average](#morning-average)  
      
    

## Time in Range

This represents the percentage of time your glucose values stayed within your selected low and high thresholds for the chosen time period.

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## Variability

Variability, also known as standard deviation, shows how much your glucose values typically fluctuate around your median during the selected time period. Higher variability means wider swings, while lower variability indicates more stable glucose levels.

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## Average

The average glucose value during the selected time period.

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Minimum (Min)

The lowest recorded glucose value during the selected time period.

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## ![](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/67f4529145eb45782e3bdf8f/f96ba0af8c9fa742edb96ac70d20a67a.jpg)Maximum (Max)

The highest recorded glucose value during the selected time period.

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## ![](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/67f4529145eb45782e3bdf8f/f25b72995dcde40dcf7b46fdc4cd1bf7.jpg)Sleep Average

This reflects the average of your overnight fasting glucose values for the selected time period. Your fasting window can be adjusted under **Edit > Fasting Window**.![](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/67f4529145eb45782e3bdf8f/10ae7c65dd7bb3c4e6f33444f2847b12.jpg)![](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/67f4529145eb45782e3bdf8f/e30510fd13326db9097ff1663d847626.jpg)

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Morning Average

This represents the average of your morning glucose values, defined as the final two hours of your fasting window. This window can also be customized under **Edit > Fasting Window**.

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