A new era of CGM? Dexcom’s Jake Leach on Stelo, G7 updates and more.

For the first time, you can buy a continuous glucose monitor over the counter, no prescription needed. This summer we went from no CGMs available this way, to now having two. This week we’re talking about the Dexcom Stelo with the company’s COO Jake Leach. We’ll talk about Stelo and get an update on G7 features including Dexcom’s plans to address concerns over Geofencing, and issues that can potentially arise if you travel outside your home country.

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[easternpa]

Another great episode. The Stelo was released just as I decided to take my diabetes management to the next level. It has been a real eye-opener. I am so thankful for CGM in general and for Dexcom going straight after the market segment with T2 and poor or no insurance coverage. As the first Stelo users approach one month of use, I would like to see a deep dive into Clarity.

[michaellatta]

2 weeks into Stelo. Very educational. I will probably keep using it to keep my glucose in range so I can get to normal from prediabetes. Watching my daughter deal with type 1 means I am very motivated.

[vdquery]

I am using the Stelo and very pleased. Medicare would not cover a CGM because I don’t use insulin. This GGM gives me an opportunity to monitor my health.

[MrAlhaines]

I'm having keeping the G7 on. They never last ten days. Last night while I spelt the sensor fell off and I can't get a new one till monday! I never had this problem with the G6 but I can't get that now. The glue just does not hold when I sweat and I sweat a lot here in Florida. Last month I had one only last four days. I have tried to complain but never get an answer. What a waste of money, great product electronically but physically they are poorly made. I've seen crap from China with a better track record then the G7.

[shahinmsh]

I'm not quite sure where the existing news is about. Nothing new and nothing for type 1s, which is the important part. I thought about some new technology they are adding.

[sharkair]

they totally ripped me off buyer beware.