I Tried Dexcom Stelo: Exclusive First Look

I tested a brand new continuous glucose monitor from Dexcom. The Stelo biosensor has just launched in the US. Is Stelo a good alternative to Dexcom or FreeStyle Libre CGMs to monitor your blood sugar levels. Or is it even a better tool to monitor your glucose? Watch this video to find out.
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Stelo Glucose Biosensor Safety Statements
Stelo is only available for purchase and use in the United States by people 18 years and older not on insulin.
FDA indication for use in the United States
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.
Stelo Important Information
Consult your healthcare provider before making any medication adjustments based on your sensor readings and do not take any other medical action based on your sensor readings without consulting your healthcare provider. Do not use if you have problematic hypoglycemia. Failure to use Stelo and its components according to the instructions for use provided and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence. If your sensor readings are not consistent with your symptoms, a blood glucose meter may be an option as needed and consult your healthcare provider. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including before making any medication adjustments and/or for any medical emergency.
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Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional and my videos are not medical advice. What works for me might not work for others. Please consult your medical professional regarding your diabetes treatment. The content of this video was not discussed with nor approved by Dexcom, the company behind Stelo. I am currently not affiliated with Dexcom, however, my team received 4 Stelo samples from Dexcom free of charge.
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[@TypeOneTalks]

Let me know what you think about Stelo. Are you excited or disappointed?

[@TheVaryox]

I won't use it, since I'm a T1D, but giving more people access to this technology can only lead to good things, I think. it will improve health outcomes for (pre-)diabetics. It will make the devices more commonplace, that's one less thing low key alienating us (for lack of a better word) from the nondiabetic population. The manufacturers get to produce more of and improve more on it because the market gets bigger, thus making it better and cheaper (hopefully). And who knows how many people will try it out for fitness or dieting reasons and then find out that they're actually (pre-)diabetic, before disaster strikes.

[@ray1683]

I am excited for this product because I have been unable to get any other CGM because I am not insulin dependent.

[@user-mm2vu2tg5b]

It doesnt measure below 70 and samples once every 15 mins?!?! It is junk. Libre3 performs better and costs me $75 per month without insurance. Any doctor would be happy to give you an Rx for a CGM.

[@teresa850]

I really like it so far. I've been wearing mine for almost a week now. I just wish there was a way to display the data on my watch. I really like being able to be at lunch and check my watch really quickly to see how my blood sugar is doing. Otherwise it's not very convenient to get out the phone and check the Stelo app. I love that I can permanently turn off any alarms. I used the G6 and G7 and I didn't like being woken up for false lows since I'm not on insulin or hypoglycemic.

[@richardahlquist5839]

I'm disappointed they gutted features that are standard across most CGM, probably to protect their existing prescription products and the data sharing service they sell doctors here in the US. I think the FDA should have forced it to be feature matching to gain approval.

[@lynneeie5226]

I don’t often comment but someone was critical of you mentioning A1c levels & suggested you needed to become an endocrinologist. To balance that out, I would like to say that a family member became diabetic & the diabetic educator at our doctor’s office knew of your channel and liked that we were watching it. In addition, A1c ranges are fairly standard across the literature that we are reading (bought several books) and none are written by actual endocrinologists. I find your channel very factual and you provide your data and back up what you say. You have given us information that has helped us to know what to ask about at our doctor’s office - so I am very appreciative of the work you do. I find it solid and balanced, well thought out.

[@saxgirlhornboy6458]

Well put. 🏆

[@altudk]

Be aware of the general assumptions when evaluating your A1c. The value is an assessment based on assumptions of the generel lifespan of a blood cell and the general ability of hemoglobin binding to glucose, hence not the lifespan of your blood cells or the ability of your hemoglobin to bind glucose. Likewise large spikes will not be detected as it is an average.

[@Kayla-ey7zg]

I am prediabetic and this has been huge for me. I've got it on my arm and it's about as affordable as strips for me and now I get 24/7 monitoring.

[@TypeOneTalks]

This is so amazing to hear!

[@TheDealHunter]

As a prediabetic, this is a game changer for me. I also downloaded the Clarity app and my CGM data is showing up in Clarity, so it looks like I will be able to share my CGM data with my doctor.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Is your data from Stelo showing in Clarity? I didn't think this was possible. That would be great news!

[@TheDealHunter]

@@TypeOneTalks Yes, my Stelo data is showing in Clarity. Both online and in the app.

[@JH-lz4dh]

@@TypeOneTalksyou should be getting emails from Stelo. That’s where it said my data was in Clarity after I had been using since last week

[@ericclaire8895]

@@TypeOneTalksIt does 👍🏻

[@gk9670]

As a diabetic patient, I was super shocked how this was unavailable without prescription. Glad this is now available.

[@christianlim772]

One feature you didn’t cover is that Stelo does work with Dexcom Clarity. So you can use that to get reports and data to caregivers and clinicians.

[@teresa850]

I believe I also saw somewhere that the clarity data will actually show you the low number down to 54 even when the Stelo app just shows below 70

[@christianlim772]

@@teresa850 just checked - and yes that low range limit is there. I have not gone down that low so I don’t have a personal graph of it.

[@TypeOneTalks]

That's awesome. I didn't realize this was possible! Thanks so much for letting me know!

[@rancid216]

Thanks. It was easy. Just installed the App on my phone and logged in with the same ID and password I used for the Stelo.

[@sonrog8877]

Thank you for a very clear & concise presentation. Very helpful to those of us considering a Stello purchase

[@TypeOneTalks]

You're most welcome!

[@cynthialebowitz9166]

I’ve been using it for 5 days and so far it’s great.

[@macfly9508]

Here in Germany the Freeestyle Libre 3 plus is already available. The difference is a wearing time of 15 days and it is approved for children from 2 years old (without plus from 4 years old). The sensor is proportionately 1/15 more expensive. And there is a FreeStyle Libre Select Sensor announced (coming soon) for type 2 diabetes patients on their website. Grüße aus Deutschland.

[@mathfaster]

First time user of a CGM. Ordered and delivered next day. Amazon is doing the delivery. I did SPUs (Soleus Push Ups) between readings just after eating for a half hour to see what effect SPUs had on my glucose. Went from 120 mg/dl to 105 mg/dl. It was an interesting experiment. And I verified the readings twice with my Keto Mojo and the readings were very close or exactly the same for one of the two readings. So nice not to have to do finger pricks.

[@mintakan003]

I have a similar trick. If my readings are 140 or 150 and still rising, I do squats, ... till exhaustion. Takes a couple of minutes. Don't need to go outside. I've had it go up to 160, and was able to knock it down 60 points. But eventually it goes back up, to some lower (saner) level, ... to work of the rest of the sugar. This depends on the carbohydrate load in the system. But able to avoid staying in the highs.

[@JustLearning]

FYI you can also use Dexcom Clarity with this sensor for more data and export feature. Also when you are looking at the data points in portrait or Horizontal, if you hold your finger on any section of the dots you will see data appear for a specific time and BS level. You can scrub across the dots to see how your BS changed. Lastly, I would NEVER just trust a CGM alone and would ALWAYS occasionally do a finger prick to Double check the CGM data.

[@RhodaJayne]

Thanks for posting that the cgm was available for order. I just ordered mine after watching your video.

[@thomasbodegrim]

Been using the G7 for a while now, and i love how the applicator doesnt hurt when you put the sensor in. Used ever other cgms on the market(live in sweden, free healthcare), and this is a small thing perhaps but still.

[@denisee1021]

Does the G7 or Stelo work outside of the US while I travel abroad?

[@christelting1359]

Stelo. It's for the DIY diet market and type 2's that hate sticking their fingers. Improving and training yourself to adapt to a new diet lifestyle. More ideal would be if they could get it down to $60 a month if you prepaid for a whole year. It's not a log term logger. It's not medical. It's advisory and not guaranteed. It probably also takes fewer readings in order to stretch the battery out to 15 days. I'm definitely getting it.

[@OmarO70707]

Allulose has given me such a positive change in my glucose spikes. I add it to my morning coffee and then to my all day drinking water. My meals don't spike! Also I've lost 15lbs in 2 months without trying any extra exercise or activity. I use Allulose sugar alone not with stevia or Splenda. But please try all options.

[@rzurwell]

Adhere North Pole magnets facing your water bottle. It hydrates you better and makes a noticeable difference.

[@chalkdust2877]

Allulose is awesome. I hated Stevia and all the others.

[@addy5367]

What brand of allulose?

[@OmarO70707]

I found on Amazon "it's just" Allulose brand & "keystone pantry" Allulose. Those are the ones I've used. Hopefully big companies will soon add it to popular drinks!

[@addy5367]

@@OmarO70707 ty

[@nickwilkin9845]

Nice review, look like a great option for peeps not on some form of medical subsidy. Simple and affordable is a HUGE plus. Well done Dexcom, that's a win for anyone with diabetes. The fact that this CGM's don't record or archive your events and readings is super annoying. They should automatically download the day before it is about to expire. That simple. The data is also NOT heavy and should be easily saved to a an excel file or the like or the frikken App. This really should be saving your info for a year, min.

[@davidprice7224]

I have been wearing Stelo for 10 days now. I thought your review of the app itself was spot on. It leaves a lot to be desired, but if that's what it takes to make it affordable, so be it. My Stelo readings are always about 10-20 points higher than the glucometer readings. Of course it's important to understand that Stelo and glucometers measure blood sugar in different ways (interstitial vs. capillary) That said, I found it just a little bit frustrating at first. Now I just say "meh". I see it's real value in teaching me patterns, and how to eat to avoid spikes. I am type 2 diabetic. I've had a few surprises, but mostly avoiding spikes is just good ole' plain common sense telling me that the bowl if ice cream I'm about to est is going to spike my BS. I did find value in "how long" the spike lasted. Don't really need to spend $90./mo to figure it out, but it's another tool in the arsenal. Most likely I will wear it for 6 mos, then decide I'be learned everything I can from it. Overall score: 7/10.

[@rancid216]

I have had mine for a day, and so far it's reading around 15 points higher than my meter. If that continues I'll just keep that in mind throughout the day. I mostly wanted it to tell me what's going on while I'm sleeping, and when during the night does my blood sugar start going up.

[@mattcristino9804]

Thanks for all the reviews and information you share. I'm a type 1 in Australia and I use the Dexcom G6. I have been told by my endo that the G7 will be available in Australia soon. We seem to lag behind Europe.

[@thomasbodegrim]

used the g6 fopr many years, just switch to g7. there have been some issues with range etc with the g7, and yeah i use a pump and the range is slightly worse but overall an upgrade as it's smaller and easier to apply.

[@Felburg]

I go Stelo right away. Most of the results are same as fingerstick. My current result seems lower than normal, but will confirm shortly.

[@tassey]

Thanks very much for the information. I am type 2 with long acting insulin using G7. As I stay 90% within range and only once had a real low episode, Stelo might work for me. Will stick with G7 as it is covered for me. G7 and content like yours has helped me get my diabetes under fairly good control but I have sadly come to the conclusion that it will never reverse. Thanks again for all your helpful work.

[@Margrreet]

Check out Dr. Jason Fung.

[@Moe-Moe-Boston-Terrier-Mom]

Have you tried watching @BeatDiabetes videos? Tom has been on their videos before. @tassey

[@tns4358]

@@tassey it depends on your way of eating. Lots of people avoiding carbs did reverse Type 2, and some type one lowered their dose. It’s just a matter of how strict are you willing to go with your diet. Carnivore eating people completely reversed in one month.

[@SallyCrowe-qt8vf]

I'm one of those non=insulin Type 2 so paying out of pocket for my Libre 2. I'm in US and just wanted to let folks know that with GoodRx discount I only pay $40 per unit.

[@michaelreilly569]

I'm also non-insulin Type 2 in US (though I should probably be taking insulin). You can get a prescription from your doctor; or like me, If you go to the Costco web site, and get $29 appointment to talk to their doc in the cloud. He/she will give you a prescription for Libre 3. On July 6th, I bought my first (3) modules for $64.99. They had a Costco discount that was substantially cheaper than using my Blue Cross / Blue Shield insurance.

[@k9rescuer934]

⁠@@michaelreilly569Interesting, my doctor said he doesn’t prescribe CGM’s for pre diabetes because it causes anxiety 🤷‍♀️ which is ridiculous as it relates to me because knowing how things affect me would be helpful for making changes. I have a Costco membership didn’t know you could use them for that. Thanks for sharing!

[@carolsummers7414]

I live in the US. I paid $99 and had to pay tax . Shipping was free. I had to add my own tape. I like this sensor a lot.

[@aplace2grow]

Day 8 of Stelo, not diabetic, but my step mother recently died from complications of diabetes. So, while this is not my biological tendency, we are all thinking of blood sugar and wanting to be healthier. I also have blood testing materials “inherited” from her. Findings: Stelo tends to read about 10 mg higher than a blood prick reading. That’s ok, since I want to learn about tendencies. I am a software developer, so I have downloaded all of the data I have collected via Apple health in a format that I can create my own program to crunch and visualize my data over time. You can’t do more that 24 hours via the Stelo app.

[@BrettWMcCoy]

I love it!! I used a Freestyle Libre before for a short time, but it was too expensive and insurance wouldn't cover it (I'm Type 2), but it definitely helped me keep an eye on my levels better. I am very happy with the Stelo, I am able to see patterns in glucose spikes, I've actually dropped a little weight and my levels are staying more and more consistent and not spiking all of the time. Way better than than the freaking morning finger pricks!!

[@johnmackey7721]

The concept is great. And it’s much cheaper that jumping through the hoops for a G7. But it can’t be calibrated and my first sensor reported under 70 starting on day 8 until I gave up and inserted a new one. Support was no help.

[@hopelynnwinokur9327]

I’m a type 2. And I love it ❤❤❤❤recommended highly. But be careful with doors that can rip off the unit 😢

[@joyfullylivinglife7114]

Ouch! I know your pain!

[@hopelynnwinokur9327]

What pain?

[@joyfullylivinglife7114]

@@hopelynnwinokur9327when you catch the sensor on a door jam and it rips it off or even just severely jostles it. Ouch!

[@joyfullylivinglife7114]

@@hopelynnwinokur9327I have had it happen and it can hurt

[@dancedivaforchrist]

I was super excited when the Stello was announced and I definitely see it helping me. I learned the lesson about door jams the hard way. It was quite painful!!!😩

[@cjadams7434]

This is great for most people… even IF you think you might be pre-diabetic… get 2 sensors and split them with your loved one and see.. - You didn’t mention if it did or did not do calibration like the G7 does?

[@teresa850]

No calibration ability in the Stelo app

[@jerseyjim9092]

I was wondering if splitting them with others was possible. It would be interesting to see how exercise and different foods effect BG.

[@luisv007]

CGM and the like do not measure blood glucose levels (BGL) as stated here. The patch inserts sensors which measure the electric conductivity of glucose in the interstitial fluid, which is only, proportional to the BGL, not the actual BGL. Only fingerprick or glucometer measures the BGL at that one point in time. Both CGM and glucometer have their good and bad points.

[@thebeatles9]

This is a very important distinction. My Stelo is 18-20 points HIGHER than my finger sticks, even first thing in the morning (no time lapse issues). The CGM readings are meant to be "degrees of measurements" rather than "absolute measurements". In other words, when I wake up to a 110 stelo reading, I know that my actual BLOOD glucose is 90. Stelo is measured in degrees, finger prick is the absolute measure

[@luisv007]

@@thebeatles9 what are you talking about? The glucose concentration measures by CGM (whether prescribed by a doctor or over the counter) and glucometer measures the concentration of glucose in either mg/dl or mmol/L, but the difference is CGM is interstitial and finger prick is blood. Finger prick or glucometer measures are needed if your symptoms are different to what you CGM is reading. Scientifically, CGM cannot be used to measure effects of food because it doesn’t measure blood glucose levels. He states GI but GI levels are measured using blood glucose, not CGM readings.

[@cymeriandesigns]

I've been using Stelo for 72 hours. I generally like it, but the limits on the range of realtime data are annoying. I did find that the sensor is reporting beyond that range (down to 40 mg/dl at least) but to see what the actual values were you have to use the Clarity app which means not in realtime. The screen rotation feature on my Samsung phone works flawlessly.

[@RBzee112]

You forgot to mention the one feature Stelo definitely needs: seeing your last reading and arrow on the lock screen and notification area.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Yes. Agreed! Thanks!

[@jimbrownfield8239]

Although the app only updates every 15 minutes, it appears to sample every 5 minutes, so you get 3 samples every time it updates on the app.

[@ExtaTer]

The lack of initial calibration means you could be stuck with a constant above or below offset with each sensor insertion, depending how well and where it was inserted.

[@Lindsay423]

This is cool, thanks for sharing! Also, this is the only time I’ve seen stats for what the goal glucose range is for someone without diabetes, and I’ve wondered that for a while! I didn’t realize it was only up to 140!

[@tpridgen11]

15 days is amazing there 🎉🎉

[@rancid216]

I just received mine and so far it's reading around 15 points higher than my meter. Supposedly, it gets more accurate after a few days. Even if it doesn't get better 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.

[@rancid216]

Now getting much more accurate readings from the sensor I placed on my upper thigh. Did I have a defective sensor, or for me the thigh works better than the arm. Stelo is going to send me a replacement for the sensor that wasn't working right.

[@sheila7814]

Thank u! I was trying to decide to switch from G7 to stelo. I will stay w G7

[@madosa.customs]

I have the G7 and no problem with the adhesion at all. Even with working out in the gym 5 times a week and never had a sensor falling off or not adhere correctly anymore. I don't even use the over patch. Luckily in Germany my health insurance pays for my yearly G7 supply. 5 Days more of usage and the new look of the GUI of the app are pretty nice features though.

[@bethaneydunne9682]

I'm a type 1 diabetic it looks anazing is this brand new I'm currently on G6 I'm excited new things new developments treatments no cure though yet hope so 😊🎉

[@intercoreuk]

Hey nice one m8 .very informative.just checked in uk only 36£ for 3 months.many thanks.I glad to discover your channel.ta

[@johnadams9314]

I'm confused where you got this info from. This is an American release, it's not in the UK that I can see, we already have over the counter CGMs and the Dexcom One+ serves this market. and £36 for 3 months is way less than they would cost. I'd be happy to be wrong, would save a packet on my Dexcom One+ subscription

[@UnCoolDad]

Where did you see it for that?

[@sumguy9687]

This is interesting. I recently had a rise in my A1C from 5.8 to 6.2 in a short period of time. So not diabetic but needing to watch my sugars and understand better how my glucose spikes.

[@ray1683]

Tom, this was excellent news for me as a type 2 diabetic. I have been unable to get any other CGM because I am not on insulin.

[@athlon9394]

Out of curiosity, are doctor refusing to prescribe the CGM?

[@Moe-Moe-Boston-Terrier-Mom]

They have denied for me and said that there is no need for CGM (since I'm not on insulin). No need for me to do finger sticks either, just eat 50 carbs per meal and 25 carbs for snacks. I want to see how foods are affecting my numbers and how Dawn Effect is working against me. Doctors say I'm not bad enough YET for finger sticks/CGM. ​@@athlon9394

[@ray1683]

@@athlon9394 Doctor will approve, but insurance will not pay or approve an CGM unless I am on insulin. I am not on insulin, only medication Mounjaro.

[@Danyael250]

I dont mind it reading only up to 250 , because if you are over 250 , you better go for a run.

[@onlythebest3311]

The biggest issue with g7 is when you put even slight pressure on the sensor like when sleeping or sitting on sofa the readings becomes completely inaccurate and useless dropping to below 70. Have they fixed that with stelo?

[@RBzee112]

He has videos on alternate sites to use the g7.

[@rejak-p2j]

What if we take shower, we need to take stelo off? How do we keep ourselves free from infection taking it on and off a lot?

[@TracyKMainwaring]

I was pre-pre-diabetes, have a strong family history, my benefits would have covered a CGM, but my doctor wouldn't prescribe it. So frustrating. Today, I had an unexpected high after a what should have been a decent meal. I don't understand why we need a whole other system. That adds to the cost.

[@jamesjoy8866]

Another plus, Stelo displays on a Apple Watch. Connect the Stelo iPhone app to Apple Health. Then some but not all watch faces include the Stelo Complication.

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video THANKS

[@aprilw8298]

I wish they become more affordable in the future

[@MarkusHalvorson]

One thing not mentioned is the ability to export your readings to collect data over months and years like the G7 can. I wish the stelo allowed that. But it's a good time to remind everyone that there is a marketing strategy called "good enough" which Apple employs where you don't release every feature possible all at once, but instead keep things behind for future releases to not only entice new users, but send the signal that the product hasn't been abandoned.

[@ExtaTer]

The good enough strategy is simply to not cannibalize the sales of G7. If it was as good, people would simply get Stelo instead.

[@warrenlucier5796]

I'm a T2 and feel this is a move in the right direction. Whilst I can't get my readings under 100 ( I have 3 times high 90's), I can keep them under 140 by diet alone ( no medications). I have the dawn effect and that's where I get my worst readings or after working hard out in the Florida heat/humidity. My second reading is midpoint between my 2 meals a day and those are between 110 to 130. A 36 hour fast will get me down to 105/110. I thank God that I don't have hypo's and quite sorry for those that do have that problem. I look for the future to bring an implanted chip, same area applied monitor, that is programable to the patients medical requirements. I hope this happens and is an affordable option with Medicare and insurance coverages for it.

[@davidprice7224]

Ditto here. All my research suggests any values under 140 you don't need to worry about. A reading of 79 does not mean you will live 1 day longer than a reading of 135. No studies at all to suggest you will. Sounds like you are already doing low carb, and IF, and tha's all you need to worry about. More importantly, next time you get labs, insist to your provider that they include a fasting insulin level. If you are in the single digits, you are golden. May want to look up Dr. Ben Bikman on youtube. A brilliant Phd chemist who specializes in diabetic research. You will learn tons about controlling your BS, and will worry much less about your current situation. Dr. Jason Fung, the lo carb guru suggests we should be doing fasting weekly. I personally agree, but find it hard to do! Haha. Good luck fellow traveler.

[@brianfontenot8264]

I HOPE THAT THE STELO WILL BE ABLE TO PAIR WITH THE TSLIM X2 INSULIN PUMP ONE DAY. IT WOULD GIVE US ANOTHER OPTION OF WHICH SENSOR WE WANT TO CHOOSE FROM.

[@ralphkolarik4115]

Do Stelo users have to use the app that is included with this hardware or can you use the app you found to be great "Sweet Dreams sugar tracker" Can this app be used with the Steolo hardware, if so will it be accurate and better than then Dexcoms Stelo app?

[@churchlady30417]

Thank you .. that a was very helpful ❤

[@chrd2908]

What material is the sensor made of? Will it work for those with metal allergies?

[@Auwal_Musa]

Thanks for the video. I want to know how to download the app in the UK. A friend is sending me one for testing from the US as I am pre-diabetic. I cannot find the app in the UK app store. Thank you

[@cynthiabroze]

I just completed a 14 day Stelo sensor. While using it I had a Fasting blood sugar taken at a lab and noted the reading in the Stelo at the time of the draw. Stelo was 23 numbers higher than the lab results. I couldn’t place it in the recommended area. How can the required area be the back of the arm when older women often have flabby arms? I’m normal weight but 70 years old so flabby arms like many. I put it on the front in the space between two muscles. I don’t plan on continual use but will try it again and use my abdomen.

[@natashak3387]

I don't use the overpatch because it gets yucky looking. I do use skingrip too.

[@natashak3387]

I am a non-diabetic, but get hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. I have had the G7 for several months. I pay $170 for three sensors. It's a little pricey for me because I am unable to work, but I make it happen. Have to have it. Had a massive seizure from my blood sugar being 32 in the past and I was in a coma because of it. Can't have that happen again.

[@Mofranjo]

What is price ? 60-70 a month would be much better.Hope the price comes down😊

[@kingofkingz235]

Is the Freestyle Libre 2 Plus the smallest cgm, and does stelo work with Tanden t slim x2?

[@martingrady7654]

So we get the Dexcom One +, in the US get the Stello. Why? also with 2 different apps, it makes no sense.

[@RyDawg96]

One thing I noticed is that the patch used on the Stelo is much different than that of the G7. However, I do see G7 ads on Facebook that show a G7 with a patch similar to the one used on the Stelo. I wonder if this is the same patch that is going out on the updated G7 sensors, and if this could possibly mean the G8 will finally achieve the 15 day wear time like we all hoped.

[@TypeOneTalks]

Yes. They use a new patch. This is with all Stelo sensors and newer G7 sensors as well.

[@msrty9]

I use the freestyle libre 3 and wish you still made videos about them. Also Abbott has 2 new over the counter CGM’s like the stelo, I think they are called RIO and NEO. Can you review them please.

[@tumainimayala8187]

I use it..I wish it was accurate..I slept with low GL straight for 3 month until I try a finger pricking..Too expensive and gives out false reading🤯

[@ohmgjustin]

Just found your channel have you reviewed the minimed 780g system yet? I currently have it I am on day 2 and am having mixed feelings

[@MichaelMRoth]

Thanks a lot for the review! The Stelo seems to be a product, which is good for the company (Dexcom) in order to make more money. If they would put people with diabetes first, they would have launched Dexcom 8, which lasts for 15 days. But this guy, Stelo, is not completely suitable for us diabetes folks, as the range is only from 70 to 250, not below, not over.

[@grumpyinbrooklyn6347]

It's meant for diabetics not on insulin (yet).

[@johnadams9314]

I wonder if, because it's not for insulin dependent people, the longer lasting is not so much from an improvement in the filament being able to accurately measure for longer, but more that there aren't the same requirements on such a device to maintain accuracy, so the drop in accuracy isn't as much of a problem. That and battery savings from not measuring so frequently.

[@Felburg]

My first sensor failed with about 6 days remaining. I got a replacement at no-charge using the Support Bot.

[@larrywhitt1649]

Abott just released there over the counter cgm.

[@Corkfish1]

I'm not diabetic but I'm going to get this just to get an Idea of my metabolic health.

[@rjtumble]

I have type 2 and am on a keto diet to lose weight (working great so far). When will this finally be available? Their site just says "be the first to know" and "summer 2024". So frustrating to have to wait for it (such is life).

[@sandyroloff1075]

The skin grip patches are sold with or without cutouts. Pros or cons ? I’m not sure if there are issues with either. I see you have the ones with the cutouts. Thx for any info.

[@cbmore28]

I have used the G7 before and found its calibration feature handy as the finger glucose reading always seemed to be a bit lower than the G7 reading. I understand the Stelo does not offer the calibration adjustment. Did you find the G7 and Stelo to be very close in readings?

[@zfilmsph]

How i wish dexcom's available in the philippines. :(

[@Fenrir-cf5rt]

Still wished, Dexcom would come out with a dark theme for the phone

[@CashMoneyMoore]

15 minutes between readings should be enough to see big changes but might not be granular enough to see rapid rises and falls

[@elangomattab]

One thing with the Stelo app that REALLY irritates me is that they bar (Android) users from taking screenshots. I also with there were more lines on the graph instead of just showing 70 to 140 with nothing in between. I understand the app is stripped of a lot of features but it is really seems too stripped down.

[@BoogerJay]

When compared side by side at 4:03 the Stelo is noticeably thicker than the G7. Bigger battery perhaps?

[@VagifZeynalov]

Any words about Apple Health integration? How often the synchronization happens?

[@rjtumble]

Do you know if the integration with Apple Health includes the log stuff that you lost after two days? It would make sense (sort of) to lose that from the app if it's been exported elsewhere.

[@soliveirajr]

So it reads every 15 minutes automatically, correct? Can I also read on demand, by touching my phone to the sensor? And last question: isn't 15 minutes too low of a frequency? Every 5 minutes would be more accurate or do you think it is not necessary? Context: I'm not diabetic, the intention is to use that to better understand and optimize my low-carb / keto diet. Thanks!

[@TheVaryox]

For a diabetic I would think that 15 minutes might indeed be a bit too long of an interval. An alarm for low blood sugar might be delayed then. But for your purpose it should be fine. As I understand it, you want to learn how certain foods, activity, etc. impact your levels, you won't need super timely readings for that, since you get the data either way. Analysing the curves after the fact gives better clues than to follow it in real time anyway.

[@teresa850]

It only updates every 15 minutes on the app but when it updates, it provides you with the readings you would have gotten every 5 minutes. When it updates every 15 minutes it gives you 3 readings.

[@cymeriandesigns]

It can't read on demand, you have to wait for an update. If you want more frequent readings, the soon-to-be-available, non-prescription Libre Rio will update every minute.

[@Moe-Moe-Boston-Terrier-Mom]

This is why it's not for use with insulin dependent diabetes. It's pretty much for people like you and I who are trying to give our blood sugar for low carb/keto or those who doctor says to lower carbs for prediabetes.

[@rocko100able]

You could take a SCREENSHOTS and keep them, 2 days needs to be changed by the developers.

[@ronnyb9416]

SO FAR IT IS CRAP!! Ordered and received about a week later. Followed directions and watched a couple videos. Installed it on my arm as instructed. Worked for three hours and then started to lose signal on and off. Went to bed and when got up in the morning, and it said "start new sensor". Appears something happened and the unit no longer works. Called company and zero resolution. Disappointed to say the least. Waste of money.

[@stevelalley6194]

So I have the Stelo but the readings are high vs blood stick. I mean anywhere from 30mg/dl to 60. A question for the group as this is my first CGM. I barbell strength train and my arms have very little fat if I flex i can just grab a little bit of skin. Is that enough fat for the sensor to work? If not I do have some belly fat but the directions say not to place there.

[@thebeatles9]

my stelo is about ~18-20 points higher than my finger stick... even first thing in the morning. is this typical for you as well?

[@polycrystallinecandy]

Can you export the data? Does it take readings more frequently but send them to the phone every 15 min? Or does it take one reading every 15 min? Thanks

[@jamesmcmahonii8433]

The app is wildly inaccurate on the app vs the logs. I am sending data from stelo to Samsung Health. The stelo app says I am 82. However, SH says I'm 115 at the same time with a log from stelo. I can tell you it feels like I am 115 or higher but no way to know since the app doesn't seem accurate.

[@titaniumsandwedge]

Truth be known, the Stelo hardware is the same as the G7. Different color plastic means nothing. The difference is in the software. Example: limiting the range to 70-250 mg/dl. On the other hand, the Stelo tells us the G7 can be used for 15 days, not 10 as in the G7. Why would Dexccom not extend the G7 to 15 days? They would lose 1/3 of their sales, that's why. I apply my G7 sensor's overpatch by using my computer's camera. But the OEM overpatch is clear and is easily misapplied using the camera method. Colorful overpatches as seen in this video are probably better. Dexcom's business is in trouble. After a recent earnings report, their stock dropped close to 40%. Dexcom's management blamed it on an inexperienced sales force. The pundits think Abbot is taking market share. Overall, I like the G7. It has a tendency to lose bluetooth connection necessitating a wait for the data stream to re-establish. I am not a type 1 so it is not that critical.

[@onlythebest3311]

They were able to do 15 days for stelo because it measures every 15 mins not 5 mins to save on battery, like you said it’s the same hardware….just common sense.

[@titaniumsandwedge]

@@onlythebest3311 You make a good point concerning sample interval. The competition, Freestyle Libre 3 has 1 minute sample interval and 15 day wear time. This is better than Dexcom G7. I think wear time has a natural limit due to sweat and other gunk. More efficient use of battery has got to be a goal of Dexcom for them to catch up.

[@NavidF-k9w]

When I look at the clip at 9:18, I see 12 readings every hour. That is 1 reading every 5 minutes. But, you say that it provides only one reading every 15 minutes. Which one is it?

[@RickinICT]

It takes a reading every 5 minutes then transfers 3 readings at a time to the phone every 15 minutes.

[@jrmueller8774]

Please explain the sensor, it is a tiny needle that stays in your arm? It is a micro sensor implanted in your arm? Does it come out at the end of 15 days?

[@RickinICT]

No, the sensor has a flexible filament (like a thread) sticking out of the bottom of it that gets shoved into the very top layer of your skin by a tiny little tube in the applicator. When you peel the sensor off at the end of 15 days, the filament comes out attached to it. That's what you see at 4:07.

[@calikokat100]

Not in Canada 😢

[@c-za.c7085]

Once you buy it where do you buy more sensors? It has to be the same ones or are there universal ones? I've never had one before

[@RickinICT]

"It" is the sensors itself. That little thing he's sticking to his arm is the entire device (plus the applicator that it comes in). Then you pair the sensor to the app on your smartphone.

[@VagifZeynalov]

8:15 here is the catch - that how they got extra 5 days - reduce readings from every 5 minutes to every 15 minutes. Could you please clarify - every 15 minutes for updates, but measurements are still happening every 5 minutes? Or measurements are happening only every 15 minutes?

[@marcuswhitley5164]

Measurements are every 5 mins. Updates every 15. I’m wearing one now.

[@VagifZeynalov]

@@marcuswhitley5164 great! Thanks for the update!

[@rolandaszekonis1025]

Hi, i have blood sugar in the morning between 5.5-5.8 it's very danger numbers? Never had les then 5mml.

[@joeymoose6255]

Is there anything being worked on that is both a cgm and pump in one device? Like the omnipod but it also has a CGM

[@oness1334]

The graph sucks because you cannot tell the exact numbers between the range. Coming from a G7 with signos I feel this app has room for improvement. The other negative thing is lack of a way to calibrate the sensor.

[@vivathecat7052]

If you press down on the graph you can get the readings and the time they read. Just press down and move your finger left to right.

[@oness1334]

@@vivathecat7052 Thank you for the tip. Very helpful.

[@tammypowell6945]

Does it come with a reader ? Thsnk you 😊

[@agapemusiclover]

If the steelo sensor fails, does dexcom replace it?.

[@Mikey_Sea]

Do you take the sensor pad off when you shower? Or cover it?

[@RedDawnWOLV]

I have been having a TERRIBLE experience with the Libre 3 sensors the last few months that I was considering switching to Dexcom. The sensors just dont work or laying on my back with **ANY** pressure on the back of my arm it thnks my blood sugar levels are at like 50 this they aren't. So I have to prop my elbow up so it doesnt do that and I can get a good nights sleep

[@SuperBigDog2U]

I guess longer 15 day life of Stelo vs G7 is due to it only updating every 15 min vs G7 every 5 min. Guessing same exact hardware in both, just firmware has update transmitting less on Stelo. too bad you can't set update period on G7 to 10 or 15 min so extend it"s life.