Ep:395 STELO - A MUST HAVE… DR CYWES EXPLAINS WHY

RELEASED THIS WEEK!!!! STELO is a NEW OVER THE COUNTER 15 DAY CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITOR CGM that is the same as DEXCOM G7. In this video Dr Cywes discusses the value and importance of wearing a CGM. WE DO CONSULTS FOR ALL TYPES OF DIABETES AND CAN HELP YOU BETTER MONITOR AND MANAGE YOUR INSULIN RESISTANCE AND T2 DIABETES TO REMISSION. Know the scientific truth about how your body works. Ask and answer the right questions to optimize your health! Whether you agree or disagree with our content, if we’ve made you think and ask questions, we’ve done our job. Leave comments below. #STELO #CGM #dexcom #biofeedback #carbspikes#hyperglycemia #glucose #keto #bloodglucose #diabetes #T2DM #ketosis #sugar #carbohydrate #carbs #lowcarb #fat
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[@bvowels]

I live about 20 minutes away from the Abbott Diabetes Care Center, and I’ve read multiple articles from the past couple years that they’re working on a Continuous Glucose Monitor + Constant Ketone Monitor combined in one sensor! Imagine how useful that would be to people doing keto/carnivore! The best part is that it will OTC so you won’t need a prescription!

[@KathleenPape-u7l]

I'm looking forward to that because their keto strips have gotten incredibly expensive.

[@davidhudson3567]

I have a Dexcom7 and have no idea how I functioned without it. One example was when I ate a doughnut I went up to 268 on my CGM....Another time I had some french fries (both were very bad big-time no-nos) My CGM bolted to 474... I was shocked that a doughnut was so much less than potatoes... When I eat meats with fats, I see virtually no change in my readings. Dr. Cywes is 100% on point.

[@dasclay9107]

French fries were really that bad? 😢

[@ChickadeeBird]

wow!

[@Trthsker24]

Yes, because they are boiled in seed oil.

[@marz6243]

Potato’s have a high glycemic index. Doubt that “boiling in seed oil” has any effect. I don’t believe oils boil!

[@lukesmith3283]

How much is the dexcom7? How long can I wear it for? Are there multiple devices I get when I purchase or is this a prescription thing?

[@lauraandgretal]

I received my Stelo today. I have been wearing it for 6 hours and it is already a game changer for pre-diabetes. $89 a month with a subscription. Best thing for tracking health. I am so happy they approved this.

[@ChickadeeBird]

where did you buy it?

[@teddibear1850]

Do you find the app decent? I wish I could click on each dot to see blood sugar. I wish there was additional ways to view data. It seems a bit bare bones. But maybe as I wear it more options will be available.

[@scottintexas]

@@ChickadeeBirdbuy it direct, online.

[@niecek.6473]

@@teddibear1850touch the ….’s it pops up

[@KyleSfhandyman]

I'm wearing it. It is awesome. I hope it prompts a price war among manufacturers. It can't be more than $15 worth of material. We need them available to everyone. I've discontinued many long term prescription drugs that I've been on for years since going low carb several years ago. My body has never felt better. I'm hoping to understand how each food reacts in my body.

[@davelelonek]

@@KyleSfhandyman As a manufacturer, I can tell you stuff costs much more than a consumer thinks. Especially medical. All kinds of government BS and then some idiot will sue because they get a reaction from the tape.

[@cymeriandesigns]

​@@davelelonekYou're absoluely right. I got a Stelo yesterday and dismantled the applicator after I put it on. It's a marvel of engineering. I even salvaged a tiny neodymium magnet and a couple of springs from it. I theorize the magnet is to use the Hall Effect to turn the sensor on when the applicator is used. I plan on taking apart the sensor after its 15 days are up just to see how that's made and see if my theory is correct.

[@nevillewhite3451]

​@@davelelonekThank you for waking people up... Cgms are heavily marked up but there was lots of costs getting it on the market...

[@johnf8609]

I'm a T2D on metformin. I signed up for Stelo about a week ago. You get 2 sensors for $99 or if you subscribe, it's $89 a month. Each sensor last 15 days. You can cancel anytime. Once I ordered it, I had it in just a couple days. It's pretty easy to set up. The instructions walk you right through it. I've just been using it for a couple days and found it extremely useful. It beats finger sticks. The downside is it is not covered by Medicare or my secondary insurance, it may be covered in the future. The reason why Medicare is not covering it is because I was not insulin dependent. If it can help you manage your blood glucose and keeps you off insulin, it would be cost effective for Medicare to cover it. It's cheaper than insulin and GLP-1s.

[@seeingyouontube]

Yes, but the drug companies get more $$$ when you’re sick!

[@rancid216]

How does yours compare to your blood sugar meter? So far mine is reading around 15 points high. Just got it. Supposedly it gets better after a few days.

[@johnf8609]

@@rancid216 At first the numbers were pretty close, on Day 8 Stelo showed below range, but my finger stick was 112. I'm getting a lot of sensor errors on Week 2. Sometimes stopping and restarting Bluetooth fixes it. All in all I'm happy with it. I wish it would allow for screenshots or print a report.

[@rancid216]

@@johnf8609 Mine was still reading 15 to 20 points high after two days. On another channel person that wears a Dexcom G7 said that they get the best readings by placing it on the thigh. So I took off the sensor on my arm and placed the second one on my thigh. Have to see how that works. I contacted Stelo and said I had a defected sensor. So hopefully, they replace the first sensor.

[@karendeann72]

CGM: Best accountability partner I have ever had.

[@vickyburton2434]

Every person who has PCOS, Diabetes and insulin resistance should absolutely wear a CGM! It is a game changer! I wear a Libre Freestyle 3.

[@niekke1]

Every person should wear CGM at least once. So person know how the food they eat spike or not

[@amy11228]

Stelo was released yesterday and I purchased it. Been wearing Dexcom G7 through Levels Health off and on for 2 years. Happy to pay HALF the price for Stelo per month!

[@geezlouise99]

What? The website still says “be the first to know”. How did you get it already?

[@RonHawkins-d5h]

@@geezlouise99 turns out my stupid browser was caching the old site. I'm about to click "buy". I'm glad this video came out. didn't get the notice even though I signed up multiple times.

[@Freedom-2BME]

What’s the difference between what the Dexcom G7 does and the Stelo?

[@germaninsider7890]

So it costs the same as a frestyle libre now? ^^

[@teddibear1850]

What do you think ad far as the two different apps? Is stelo lacking. I find it very minimal.😊

[@jeffgilmore3147]

As a T2D, never been on meds since diagnosed almost 4 years ago. Just low carb, lots of exercise and my Freestyle libre cgm's for $75 per month. Since I eat the same things, I probably don't need the cgm's anymore but I don't trust myself! Last a1c was 5.6.

[@FreeGirl9608]

I’m totally with you on that! I like the security of the CGM!

[@ChickadeeBird]

congratulations!

[@plantfree]

I bought my Stelo August 27, 2024. Cost was $89.00 per month with a subscription, cancel any time. Otherwise $99.00 for 30 days (two patches). Had to verify email address and deal with what seemed to be normal website ordering glitches, but after 15 minutes of wrangling, I got a confirmation that the order was received and shipped.

[@jimdandy8996]

Had to verify email address? Your info was probably sold and also pinned you as a diabetic attached to your info, whether you are or not.

[@peacelove7332]

@@jimdandy8996may be useful to create a burner email account to get round this

[@susangable6735]

Stelo is specifically, according to their own materials, for non-diabetics.

[@GoVoteDemocracy]

I had to verify the email also, and then it went through.

[@gonebyrv9748]

I ordered mine on the 27th also. It arrived on the 28th via Amazon delivery. I am pre-diabetic and have been on the Carnivore diet since July 1, 2024. The CGM is essential, in my opinion, for following the effects of meals you eat and for tracking what intense exercise does to your blood sugar. I did read that the Stelo CGM might give a slightly different reading vs. "the finger stick method" due to analysis of blood sugar in the blood directly vs. interstitial tissue collection. I will keep an eye on this, but when I first woke up this morning the Stelo CGM read 124 and my finger stick reading was 104. To me, that's quite a difference, but I will continue to monitor.

[@saltrock9642]

I wish my wife would get this device. She thinks that if fake food was so dangerous how could they sell it for human consumption. I answered that question with….”so are cigarettes and you think those are the devil”. “Addiction” is the devil.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Oh dear, your wife has some disappointments coming in life…

[@audreymerritt1522]

The same people who own the food companies also own the drug companies. They sell you food that makes you sick and then sell you the medication to treat it for the rest of your life. The politicians have vested interest in these companies. RN here. Keeping us sick =$

[@audreymerritt1522]

Keeping us sick and weak also keeps The People with less energy to cause problems for The Man.

[@marz6243]

What is a fake food? Given bogus names to foods is ridiculous.

[@Michael-pn2ye]

Love to hear your perspective on all the information you provide keep up the great work 😊🥩🥓🥚🧈

[@synergyb3926]

Dr Cywes, thank you for talking about this! It sounds like just what I need. I will most likely order one soon.

[@vetteman95]

I received my Stelo 3 days ago and everything Dr Cywes say is right on!!! It's a game changer for sure!! When I first looked into a CGM's they were $200 a month...Stelo is $89/month and very affordable

[@mericummings7817]

I don’t consider over $1000/yr to be inexpensive, though I believe CGMs give everyone very important information about how their bodies react to food. Insurance should pay for it.

[@stevedoetsch]

@@mericummings7817 Everyone else should pay for your healthcare. Got it. And should you pay for theirs? Or should it be free for you at the expense of others?

[@robertmoore5052]

CGM has been LIFE CHANGING. You can't hide.

[@terfalicious]

Ordered mine today! So excited! Put it on my HSA/FSA $99 single month (2 monitors) or $89/month on subscription.

[@mrstetson1205]

I just ordered mine today, I am trying to learn everything about the CGM and the app. Can’t wait to try it.

[@user-wc2co3ls3u]

Any info? 🙏

[@karendeann72]

Already have mine on. I love Levels but I LOVE the cost of Stelo!!!!

[@grapenehiyello]

I’ve been waiting for this to be available! Thanks for the timely video. Just ordered and looking forward to using it to help me lower my blood glucose and insulin levels.😊

[@gonebyrv9748]

Stelo is not recommended for people using insulin to control their blood sugar.

[@grapenehiyello]

@@gonebyrv9748Not everyone trying to lower blood glucose and insulin levels is taking insulin.

[@grapenehiyello]

Update. Received the sensor and I’m seriously disappointed. The 6 digit SN# required to set up the app does not appear on the packaging anywhere. After about 30 minutes of looking everywhere and even taking the applicator apart I finally, out of desperation, tried adding two zeros to the end of a 4 digit number and it worked! It’s been hours of trying now and the device won’t connect to the app. This thing is obviously being beta tested on the first customers. I feel ripped off. I used the Freestyle before as part of a nutritional study and it was simple and seamless to set up. Don’t waste your money just yet on this piece of garbage. Wait for them to work out the bugs in their process and app. Or for a competitor to beat them to it. Big thumbs down 👎 for this product.

[@texasjherrera]

I may get this for at least a month just to identify and document the effects of certain diet and lifestyle choices. The non membership price of $99 is a bit high, for me.

[@bvowels]

When you consider that it’s an out of pocket, non-insurance price, it’s some of the cheapest medical equipment I’ve ever seen. Truly though, if you’re a carnivore/ketovore, it might be kinda boring to just watch it never move, like mine. Lol

[@tinamachado2466]

I have mine ordered and will wear on my cruise in a week. Can't wait.😊

[@walters8088]

Noooooo! Start after your cruise. Why torture yourself on vacation.?

[@tinamachado2466]

@walters8088 well I have not received it since amazon gave to usps which does not deliver to my house so I ordered again and I may not get in time now

[@michaelrocole7174]

Interesting and informative.

[@yvonne11972]

I got mine yesterday and so far love it. I only wish it was showing levels below 70 and the ability to calibrate, but it's great so far. ❤

[@bvowels]

I’m in the same boat. I wish you could adjust the low range! Mine is just flatlined at 70.

[@angieterronez5728]

The Dexcom Clarity site will show you below 70 on your Stelo.

[@mimidi]

And I’d love to see more than prior 24 hours. But noting what caused my peaks is amazingly helpful.

[@Oursgirl88]

Just got mine and trying to work on my Prediabetes/insulin resistance. Hope this will keep me on track.

[@angimurphy1139]

I just got my first delivery yesterday! I’ve been using a libre2 then a G7. Stelo is definitely cheaper ($100/mo.) Been Keto almost 6 months - down 60# and chronic inflammation gone (and way less pain from one knee w/ bone-on-bone OA). Working on improving 40 years of IR and having a CGM has been a game changer in terms of accountability and knowledge. Highly recommend CGMs! I hope the Stelo compares well to the G7.

[@vince1738]

If doesn't

[@TheLightworkz]

I’m currently a T2D not on insulin I wear the G7 had to pay out of pocket insurance did not cover. For 3 I pay $189 with GoodRx coupon. I will have to research Stelo to see the difference with the G7. I like the 5 minute updates. The data is invaluable. Helped me make food changes.

[@corinnespanelewski4732]

Keep the one your using Facebook has a group that are finding issues in how accurate Stelo is. Seems like a lot got bad sensors to and having a hard time trying to talk to customer service. I am going to wait see if the bugs get worked out

[@angieterronez5728]

​@@corinnespanelewski4732Mine wasn't accurate for about the first day, sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. After the first day, accurate + or - 5.

[@johnrpomeroy]

WOW, I just got my Stelo & having a blast seeing what happens throughout the day/night, how different factors affect my levels, food & drink, & the “dawn effect”. Very informative & useful me thinks!!😊

[@keywestfan2503]

CGM’s are invaluable for helping dial in your diet

[@georgemoonman2830]

Not really necessary, just stop eating carbs. I actually recommend pairing back everything to just meat, eggs, butter and then after a wash out period try adding things back in to see what you tolerate. For me I'm happiest on mostly just red meat, bacon, eggs. Vegetables have no discernible benefit, I tolerate chicken and some spices occasionally. Sauerkraut is ok. Anything high in carbs makes me feel bloated and sluggish so I completely avoid. I've tried giving up coffee for 2 months and when I tried it again I noticed no difference so I'm ok with it. CGM is interesting but it's completely unnecessary if you just follow a few simple rules of keeping carbs as low as possible - it gets much easier over time as you beat the addiction.

[@helenhealing]

I ordered my Stelo last night, and it arrived and I already have my 1st reading! Thank you for the information. My Dr. said I was pre-diabetic and that I should eat more veggies and a low fat diet🤦‍♀️

[@niecek.6473]

Thank you, I just ordered mine yesterday, got it today. T2 no insulin, stopped taking Rybelsus a month ago. One month then I will go back to taking a GLP1, $99 for a month, not subscribing yet. Order 2 months by mistake, hopefully this will be a game changer ❤

[@Nonas_a_Blerd]

FYI, Abbott also has an OTC CGM, called Lingo. Unlike Stelo, which only offers the one month option, with or without a subscription, Lingo has 3 pricing models. Two weeks, without subscription. One month, without subscription, but the same cost as Stelo's subscription price, and 3 months, with subscription.

[@DonBonin]

Fyi the lingo app is Iphone only

[@Nonas_a_Blerd]

@@DonBonin Oh, my! Thanks for the 411. That, along with the extra 1.5 days on the Stelo makes Lingo a no. Hate that I will have to constantly pause and unpause Stelo's subscription, but, as the saying goes, "it is what it is". LOL

[@dixiehuston4869]

Thank you for the information on this device. I have insulin resistance.. I'm just below type 2, and I'm getting some help. I'm calling to find one tomorrow, and I'm ordering your tea

[@niecek.6473]

Just got mine an hour ago, this should be a game changer ❤

[@connieliv5457]

Need a video on how to really use the app and how to read the data for a low carb lifestyle. Thank you

[@Kinderteacherlady]

I got mine today! Wearing it already!

[@AngelaAStantonPhD]

I have been wearing it now for 2 days. It is very solid and pretty stable in comparison to some others, such as Abbott's Freestyle Libre, which is horribly overestimating the blood glucose and is useless. The Stelo is way better. However, it has some shortcomings: no data list! So you can see an trend by line but not the numbers. It also doesn't have alarm if you go outside of the range, and you only have 2 ranges to choose from: 70-140 or 70-180 and nothing else. These are strong limitations, but for the price, it's acceptable.

[@susangable6735]

Let's hope that they see a strong demand and version 2 will be even better. I'm surprised to hear there is no data list. :-( We'll have to let them know what changes we want to see.

[@AngelaAStantonPhD]

​@@susangable6735 yes! I was very surprised to not see datalist! Just ranges and it's too large to even guess what your blood glucose was yesterday after lunch, unless you add notes, which, by the way, show up independently from the blood test curve, so you need to "mentally" work these together... It is made too much for the "general" public, whom they must assume to be incompetent!

[@susangable6735]

​@AngelaAStantonPhD , mine arrived and I'm already wearing it. I have discovered that if you are on the glucose page of the app and turn your phone sideways, you can put your finger on the graph and see the time and reading. I'm putting my data in a spreadsheet with notes and such to make it easier to deal with.

[@AngelaAStantonPhD]

@@susangable6735 yay!!! Thanks for the info on sideway turning and get the data!! At least one can retroactively enter into Excel worksheet and see what's happenin! Thank you!

[@my-yt-inputs2580]

Interesting! Seems somewhat limited in data being presented. Will see how the new Libre's will compare. Currently my Libre 3 is less costly although do need a prescription which I can get easily enough.

[@janegoodger663]

Been wearing mine for 3 days now and I find it fascinating. I've been pleasantly surprised that my average glucose level (115) gives me an A1C of 5.6, which is normal. I'm ketovore (mostly carnivore) and I used to be 6.2. What I found totally unexpected was how much my glucose level went up during strenuous exercise--but my averages are still nice, so I won't worry. With Stelo, I'm convinced I'll be able to get my averages down even more. On a side note, a friend's MD told him he was "good" with an A1C of 6.2. Organs are being damaged and he's "good." 🙄

[@1Ilovethis]

I just received my Stelo. So excited it's affordable

[@pattym8699]

I'm excited to try this new Stella. Thank you. I'm interested to learn about the different readings from the blood glucose meter verses the CGM. I understand the CGM's are not reading actual "blood" sugar, but something else. Can you help me understand? Thank you.

[@Blessed-Grateful]

Blood Glucose Monitor measures glucose in blood, while CGM measures glucose in interstitial fluid

[@TheSmellalicious]

The past ten days I was able to use a Dexcom CGM. I was shocked to learn my blood sugar spikes on saccharin (Sweet N Low). I drink iced tea with saccharine all day long. And then a glass of milk every night which was also spiking my glucose. I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic with insulin resistance a year ago, so I’ve been low carb and low/no sugar for a year now. Had no idea how badly I’d been messing up. Changing all that now. Just purchased a subscription to Stelo and plan to keep it until I know exactly how my blood sugar is responding to all foods, exercise, sleep, etc. So thankful to be able to get this OTC version.

[@vince1738]

How do you like the no data feature?

[@TheSmellalicious]

@@vince1738 I’m not sure if your comment is meant as sarcasm or if you’re trying to ask a genuine question. it’s great at giving me the data i want - a record of my blood sugar responses to food, sleep, exercise, etc. I’m not on insulin, so I don’t need high or low alerts. I also have it synced to Clarity, which I’m still exploring.

[@Trthsker24]

I am having glucose issues now menopausal so my readings have been crazy. I need a Stello

[@annadounaevskaia3907]

Ordered yesterday. $99 per one month and $89 with subscription

[@cynthiaproffitt8326]

Just bought the Stelo! I am getting a box of 2 that equals a total of 30 days, (1 lasts for 15 days). The total was $89.00!!!

[@rand-san2095]

I just started using mine. I always knew that I should stay away from sweets, but after I ate an ice cream sandwich, the cgm really scared the **** out of me. the cgm gives me a heavy dose of reality.

[@knittingknut]

I’ve been waiting for this to happen. Now it they would only reduce the price a bit.

[@georgepatterson5167]

enjoying the Stelo - it records readings every five minutes, but the app is only updated every 15 minutes. So, every 15 minutes, you get three new readings displayed on the app.

[@sueferrell1932]

I got an email two days ago that it's available and it is $89 per month.

[@gonebyrv9748]

$99 for a single purchase. $89 for a subscription.

[@ai_robozen]

Just got it...we'll see what insights I gain

[@rfbead321]

I just received mine yesterday.

[@gregoriokakilala5734]

Thank u for the info. Ordered already

[@ICUBN]

Already available. I have mine since yesterday 8/27/24. Cheap too! 😊

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Cheap?

[@rancid216]

I received mine yesterday and so far it reads higher than my blood sugar meter. Supposedly, it gets more accurate after a few days. If it continues to read around 15 points high I'll just have to keep that in mind throughout the day.

[@rancid216]

Mine was still reading 15 to 20 points high after two days. On another channel person that wears a Dexcom G7 said that they get the best readings by placing it on the thigh. So I took off the sensor on my arm and placed the second one on my thigh. Have to see how that works. I contacted Stelo and said I had a defected sensor. So hopefully, they replace the first sensor.

[@jamiemaginness7082]

Thank you Dr Cywes! May I ask how far out your appointments are at this time? I live in Nevada with a 3 hour time difference between us. I would like to schedule an appointment for my husband. We are both Ketovore, mostly carnivore. I am in the Health and Wellness industry and really want to try the Stelo. I believe it can help me “see” and share with those I train.

[@ChickadeeBird]

last time I checked it was about 3-4 month wait for appointment but might be faster in person (if you happen to be going near his area)

[@plantfree]

The Stelo KZbin channel videos say to keep blood sugar below 180. Unfortunately, Stelo doesn’t specifically recommend a low carbohydrate diet or a carnivore diet.

[@robertcywes2966]

They're not allowed to.. .but I Am😊

[@mrstetson1205]

From what I understand the Stelo has 2 ranges that you can set your goal for, 70 to 140 or 70 to 180 so that if it goes higher then that you can adjust your diet to keep it where you want.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

180?!? Even after eating Lowcarb should still be like 120 tops

[@mrstetson1205]

Agree, I was just pointing out what I saw on the Stelo video. There are 2 options to set the app. For.

[@pattiemcd8790]

@@robertcywes2966….😆💕

[@andredaedone7732]

I am not diabetic but I did buy a regular glucose monitor and got it yesterday to monitor my levels. I am on a 3 day fast now and been measuring four to five times a day and my levels are within 77 to 94 so far. When I start eating again, my one time a day, I will be measuring, my fingers will be sore. I am a Carnivore and this is more of a game for me but any information I extrapolate will be good

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

My fingers get very sore I measure ketones too I use AccChek needles, they seem very sharp. It doesn’t hurt to prick finger. Just afterwards; owie rest of day

[@andredaedone7732]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah This is the first time I ever used one of these but the directions say you can use any part of your body.. I will only use it for another week or so then put it away.

[@rosemaryeveleigh3562]

This is amazing and well worth obtaining in the near future. No coffee and I have just bought a red coffee filter coffee maker. I will only have one coffee per day.😢😊

[@keywestfan2503]

They’re going to sell a TRILLION of these

[@plantfree]

They are going to sell a trillion of them because they promote measuring carbohydrate intake rather than eliminating carbohydrate intake. A useful tool, no doubt, but they are missing the main point: carbohydrates are not essential in the human diet.

[@Landis_Grant]

@@plantfreeCarbohydrates are delicious!

[@Corkfish1]

It's about time. I don't understand why you had to be diabetic to get one. I just want to monitor my own health.

[@originalmagicbeans]

Thank you! I ordered mine right after watching your video and it will arrive tomorrow! I am a back sleeper, so I don't want it on the back of my arm ---ok to attach it to the side or front of my arm? I'm so glad you posted this video!

[@PFSacramento]

I was so excited when I got mine. Shipping was quick. But 4 days later it started reading 20 mg/dl lower than my Keto Mojo readings. I thought it was too good to be true to be waking up to readings in the 70s when I’m usually over 100.

[@toddburgess5005]

Good Morning Dr. Cywes. Could you please do a video on the differences between mitophagy and autophagy

[@EZ_shop]

Just ordered it. Marco & Gina

[@thatrealwebsitegirl]

Mine arrives tomorrow! 🎉

[@emilykosterman1240]

I just put mine on today! I started the day at 10:30am with a 115, which is shocking. I didn’t eat until around 2, after I took a walk. Glucose elevated to 136 after the walk then came down to the 90’s just before my first meal. It did a little rollercoaster up to 116 and down to 80 over the next few hours. This timeframe includes my second meal (leftover scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese from the first meal). It’s all stayed inside the 70-140 “normal range” but I don’t know if that’s actually normal. I just know that I never knew it moved around so much. Seeing the data is amazing! Thank you so much for working with me Dr Cywes, I’ve really enjoyed having a professional who understands and cares about metabolic health check my numbers. And thank you for recommending Stelo!

[@thebeatles9]

it's so rare to see an actual physicia giving straight facts without the bullshit. I guess that's why he's a DOUBLE DOCTOR

[@Landis_Grant]

He’s probably getting a large fee for promoting Stelo.

[@garretlizotte6288]

Just got mine yesterday!! Real easy to set up and use! How should I use this most effectively? Should I try to eat a variety of foods to see how my body reacts, or should I fast for a while and see how my body reacts?

[@MarinaReznik]

Wish there was one that measured both ketone levels and glucose

[@KathleenPape-u7l]

It's coming! Abbott is working on one.

[@Sheree-li7pv]

What if you don’t eat carbs? Carnivore ? Do you still need?

[@billrobinson198]

The next, even bigger event will be when we have continuous insulin monitors.

[@nieuweabnormaal5869]

Is this only for the US. I saw somebody have an Apple watch that monitored the blood glucose, he is diabetic. And he knows when to eat or use insulin. Maybe it is the same idea.

[@hosephine1]

No Apple Watch monitors blood glucose. They are working on it, but my understanding is that it isn’t accurate enough currently.

[@jaeshasway]

Apple watch will pair with my Dexcom 7. This is a new feature, but you have to first pair the Dexcom 7 with your phone. Once paired with the phone you select the Dexcom app on your watch and pair it from there. It doesn’t just pair with the watch solo. You can set your watch face so that it shows your current BS.

[@jaeshasway]

@@hosephine1I haven’t had any issues. The app on the watch displays the reading from the CGM in the same way the app on your phone does. They simply display what the CGM tells them via the App. It’s honestly just nice to be able to check my BS without picking up my phone. 😅

[@BillYovino]

I am pre-diabetic. I've been wearing the Stelo for about 10 days. It is wildly unreliable. It is always 15 to 35 points higher than my meter, which has been tested and found to be within acceptable range. The app is about as basic as it could be - no way to calibrate or change the graphing. I saw my glucose rise 150 points even though I didn't eat for 24 hours. It rose 40 points while I was sleeping. I'm not going to order any more.

[@jerrywest7068]

Ordered my today.

[@TomSmith-cv8hk]

Is it a "must have" if I don't eat carbs ?

[@robertcywes2966]

No. But definitely worth the data bc u don't know what ur body is doing

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

If ur having trouble losing fat Healing an AI disease Healing other things Then yes

[@eduardopena368]

Any differences between Stelo and G7?

[@cybervj01]

Great vid Doc! Had a question about the Rooibos tea. Isn't this the same tea that has caused liver failure in some? Is there any truth to this?

[@karlahernandez5750]

It would have been nice if Dexcom could have made improvements to the G7 instead of spending resourses developing Stelo. The T1D community deserves better than what Dexcom G7 is providing. If Stelo is anything like the G7 it won't be great.

[@cherylnelson3815]

I’d like to get one ! ❤

[@mattfisano]

Does it have a way to shut the low glucose level alarm off. I have tried the free style one several times. The alarms wakes you up when you deep in the 60’s. You can’t shut it off. I know you said the dawn effect will cause a spike of glucose around 4 in the morning. But free style CGM is not accurate. You can roll in your sleep and the weight of leaning on it can cause the glucose level to go from 70 to 103 in seconds even during a fasting period if you put weight on it in your sleep. During the day my levels stay in low 80’s and after eating meat, it takes maybe 3-4 hours before it rises. And only 3-4 points it goes up. But if you do HIT training with it on, your glucose can go from 80’s to 120 levels during a 90 minute period of strength training and HIT cardio. But after workout, it levels down to 80’s in 30 minutes.

[@mattfisano]

PS, I am non diabetic, but on your program

[@robertcywes2966]

Yes. Much better than libre

[@moondrop3013]

@@robertcywes2966how so?

[@Kafka.Hibino8]

It’s out already. $89 subscription per month for 2 sensors.

[@SlingsAxes]

I'd love to have it but it's still a little out of reach.

[@cathyzabel7924]

I am getting frustrated with my Libre freestyle 3. It can run over 20 points high compared to my finger stick , but sometimes can be within 3 points of my finger stick. Is there a way to calibrate for more accuracy?

[@BJ-ds9wv]

Just received mine today. $99.00 for 2 sensors. Shipping was very fast.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I thot u get ONE How’d u get 2? Is the monthly $ going to go to $200 a month after 1st mon?

[@susangable6735]

They come in sets of 2 which should last you for a one month period. You can also subscribe(cancel at any time, lol) and pay $89 per month. (For a set of 2 sensors.)

[@michelletrippi7782]

Why is there a need to subscribe? I'm confused what stops working if you don't pay...😊is it the app? Seems steep to read your own numbers every month I had no idea these CGM worked this way

[@mathfaster]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah No, you get 2 sensors for $99. If you subscribe you get 2 for $89/month. Plus tax.

[@MossGlenAK]

Frustrated! Monday I ordered Stelo. I live in Alaska and they won’t let us subscribe and they want $22 more for shipping. On top of that it hasn’t been shipped yet. I see in the Facebook groups people are getting theirs in a day or two. I was able to order 2 months for the $22 shipping. I am reluctant to buy more at a time till I try it. I have wanted a CGM for a long time but because I am not sick enough to get one. The system can’t see that there is more to health. Diet really impacts my auto immune crap. I got no support for that but Dr. Ken Berry has really helped me get going and the you and Anthony Chaffee and Shawn Baker. The health (Keep you Sick Care) here is awful. Working hard to take care of myself. We do have access to blood tests fairly inexpensive through state health fairs a few times a year.

[@bvowels]

Just got mine today! Any other carnivore finding they’re just out of range almost all the time? I’m at or below 70 most of the time, so it just flatlines for me. Tomorrow, I will be definitively testing how high Diet Coke spikes insulin.

[@Sheridanbryants-w1b]

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[@headybrew]

How is Stelo different from other CGMs?

[@mathfaster]

You don’t need a doctor’s prescription to get one. Plus you can do a one time order.

[@Jeffs60]

Show us your CIMT test results so we can learn if you know anything about anything.

[@kasisoot]

I just ordered mine. My insurance doesn’t cover it, but it is HSA/FSA eligible, so I used my HSA card to order online.

[@ktk2094]

Crystal meth as a nickname for carbohydrates...I like that. 😂

[@moondrop3013]

How is this different from libre?

[@Minisquid100]

Sounds like it's cheaper

[@TamaraBurke-z4r]

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[@beachjeanne2966]

I loved wearing the CGM and wore it for 8 months! (Signos) I do not have diabetes but I do have a family history of T2D. Unfortunately, I started getting itchy bumps and sores on the arm where I wore it. It wasn't the adhesive on the monitor. I removed the CGM and all the sores have cleared up. Maybe the RF/EMF from the sensor?

[@Rollanotheronemyfriend]

Dr Rob,I just got back blood work yesterday 8-29-24. I've been strict Carnivore for well over a year. Hba1c is 5.2 I believe that. My fasted insulin is 2, I'm skeptical of that number. Does that sound right to you.

[@samhirsch5350]

My blood sugar drops below normal in the middle of the night. Is this a problem? What do I do? Note: I’m not diabetic.

[@bobmester3475]

I ordered a stelo within 15 mins of hearing about it.

[@JBF-p2v]

I have recently been using rooibos tea a like it very much. Some site I saw said it can cause liver damage. Please respond to this possibility.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

It can cause liver damage if it’s been sourced from certain sites. You can read up on it. So never take a bad, cheap brand.

[@marz6243]

Why does it vary by site? Are there impurities or different plants being used? I

[@georgemoonman2830]

Honestly you dont need a CGM, just stop eating poisonous carbs.

[@zamfirtoth6441]

Yes, if you are eating keto, you can't really eat less carbs, so what's the point? Plus 90$ a month. C'mon man. I guess if you got money burning a hole it your pocket, then go for it .

[@motnoslo]

@@zamfirtoth6441 Very true. I know lots of people who say they are keto, think they are keto, but based on what I see them eat, probably are not. It might be an eye opener for them to see how what they eat actually impacts their glucose. These are the same people who have never measured ketones, which is the only way to actually see if you’re in ketosis. All this stuff is expensive, way too expensive, but if you’re doing keto for a set of changes and you’re happy with the changes. No need to measure. If you are not seeing the changes you want, measuring can be an eye opener vs. the person who says, “ I tried keto, it doesn’t work”. Sorry, preaching to the choir here.

[@jeffweinstein173]

Protein affects blood sugar. I was shocked by how much with a large amount.

[@gsts379]

@@jeffweinstein173 I can feel it when I eat 8 oz of meat - go into a food coma. What did you find out?

[@jerseyjim9092]

That's what keeps me on the fence. As my doctor said about my pre-diabetic readings, "you're doing everything you can with diet, exercise, and stress reduction so stop worrying about it".

[@user-dn2nz9mq7l]

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[@haleyasnathan5632]

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[@kathy32850]

Does Medicare cover any CGMs?

[@robertcywes2966]

Only for Diabetes

[@jeanetterandle5240]

Yes, if you have diabetes - requires a doctor’s prescription

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Need a script if it did Doc ain’t giving it except for diabetic patients

[@kathy32850]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah I am

[@dalialovesdoggies4361]

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