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Living with a prediabetes or type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be challenging. Historically, continuous glucose monitors required a prescription and were mostly prescribed and covered for only those on insulin, making the technology inaccessible to many others who could benefit. 

With the recent availability of non-prescription glucose biosensors, millions of people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes now have access to this valuable technology.  

Stelo by Dexcom is a glucose biosensor solution available without a prescription that is designed to empower those 18 years and older not using insulin to optimize their glucose health and form healthy habits. The wearable sensor goes on the back of the upper arm and tracks glucose in the background, transmitting 24/7 glucose data to compatible smart devices. 

Plus, Stelo is easy to apply and pain-free* — no more painful fingersticks. One less barrier to keeping up with your glucose monitoring.  

Maintaining stable glucose levels is beneficial for your health. Fluctuations in glucose can impact energy levels and mood — and even affect your long-term health. Keeping your glucose levels steady may help improve your focus, boost energy levels, and manage your overall health.

Here’s how an innovative glucose biosensor like Stelo can help you form healthy habits. 

24/7 glucose feedback and personalized insights 

Imagine having consistent insight into how different foods, activities, and even daily stressors impact your glucose health. The Stelo Glucose Biosensor gives you 24/7 feedback on your glucose levels, allowing you to identify patterns and make smarter, healthy lifestyle choices like avoiding foods or situations that cause glucose spikes. 

With Stelo, you have access to personalized insights that reveal how food, activity, and even sleep affect your glucose, leaving you better equipped to optimize your glucose health. 

Stelo makes this process seamless by effortlessly syncing glucose data to your smartphone around the clock, making it easy to track and manage your glucose health anytime, anywhere. 

Accountability and motivation 

A glucose biosensor that provides you with regular glucose feedback can give you the push you need to make healthy habits stick by reinforcing choices that help you maintain optimal glucose levels.  

Evidence suggests that digital self-monitoring is an effective tool for improving glucose health.

Research shows wearable devices that equip you with knowledge about your health can help you recognize the connection between healthy lifestyle choices and important health metrics like glucose levels.  

Meal planning support 

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Consistent glucose tracking offers an invaluable tool for personalizing your diet. By tracking your glucose levels, you can identify which foods or combinations of foods help you maintain stable glucose, making it easier to plan your meals with ingredients that help you feel good and stick to a nutritious diet.  

In the Stelo app, you can track and log your meals, allowing an easy way to make connections into how your body responds to certain foods.  

And tracking glucose levels in relation to nutrition isn’t just for people who use insulin. Studies have shown that even athletes can benefit from consistent glucose health data, gaining insight into how to optimize their training routines and diet for peak physical performance.  

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May help avoid disease progression  

Keeping tabs on your glucose levels can help you spot any shifts from your usual patterns and take proactive steps for your health and well-being, like adjusting your diet and activity.  

The Stelo app displays your glucose levels and target range, so you can easily see what’s happening with your glucose over time, identify meaningful spikes and patterns, and adjust your habits accordingly.

The app also connects to other popular health apps like Apple Health and Google Health Connect, so you can easily see the impact your recent sleep and activity had on your glucose health.  

Empowerment and confidence 

A glucose biosensor that doesn’t require a prescription gives you the control to choose and access a health tool that could be valuable in reaching your goals, boosting your confidence in managing your condition and/or overall well-being.  

The Stelo app also features educational resources, including expert-curated content and practical tips to help you build healthy habits. 

Bottom line  

Incorporating a glucose biosensor like Stelo into your daily routine can be a game-changer for forming and maintaining healthy habits. Personalized, 24/7 insights and data can help you make informed decisions about your health and feel more confident on your wellness journey. 

Learn more at Stelo.com 

* Stelo User Guide: 96% of subjects responded that the sensor insertion was painless.

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