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Stelo Becomes the First Over-the-Counter Glucose Biosensor in the U.S.

Written by: Daniel Trecroci

1 minute read

March 6, 2024

On March 5, 2024, Dexcom, Inc. announced that the FDA has cleared Stelo to become the first over-the-counter glucose biosensor in the United States.

Stelo, which is indicated for persons 18 and older, allows people with type 2 diabetes to benefit from continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology.

What is Stelo?

Stelo will be the first glucose biosensor in the U.S. cleared for use without a prescription.

Stelo is a compact, wearable sensor that is placed on the back of the upper arm and sends glucose data directly to the user’s smartphone.

CGM technology enables individuals with diabetes to better understand how different diets and activities affect their blood-sugar levels.

When will Stelo be available?

Stelo will be available for purchase online without a prescription beginning in summer 2024.

To learn more and verify eligibility for Dexcom G7, visit https://www.dexcom.com/en-us/stelo.

Author

Daniel Trecroci

Daniel Trecroci has been writing about diabetes for over 20 years. As one of the original team members at Diabetes Health, he spent more than a decade as Managing Editor, publishing thousands of articles and helping to establish the outlet as a leading resource for people living with diabetes. He later served as Content Manager for OneTouchGold, Johnson & Johnson/LifeScan’s official digital publication. Under his leadership, OneTouchGold earned the Web Marketing Association’s award for “Best Health & Wellness” website. Daniel has also written for Diabetes Research Institute, dLife, diaTribe, Healthline, CareDx, Pendulum Therapeutics, and Hero Bread.