Fri, May-17-24, 04:04
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Plan: P:E/DDF
Stats: 225/150/169
BF:45%/28%/25%
Progress: 134%
Location: NC
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CGMs will be OTC in US
Announcement by DEXCOM that a new CGM sensor will be available soon in the US without a prescription. Stelo, from the makers of the most accurate prescription CGM on the market now, Dexcom 7.
This CGM will open the market beyond the premium companies like Levels, etc through which you can get CGMs but at a significant cost with telehealth prescription.
I have not seen estimated pricing.It will likely still be less expensive and more accurate to use an OTC glucometer like the Contour One, but this opens a new market for overweight and pre-diabetics who want to improve their diet to avoid insulin.
Details here: https://www.dexcom.com/stelo
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What is Stelo?
Stelo is a small, wearable sensor worn on the back of the upper arm. It delivers glucose readings 24/7 directly to a smartphone† for up to 15 days,‡
Who is Stelo for? The Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is an over-the-counter (OTC) integrated Continuous Glucose Monitor (iCGM) intended to continuously measure, record, analyze, and display glucose values in people 18 years and older not on insulin. The Stelo Glucose Biosensor System helps to detect normal (euglycemic) and low or high (dysglycemic) glucose levels. The Stelo Glucose Biosensor System may also help the user better understand how lifestyle and behavior modification, including diet and exercise, impact glucose excursion. The user is not intended to take medical action based on the device output without consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
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How to Use a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) for Weight Loss
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