Dexcom G7 Updates & Dexcom Stelo | Interview with Dexcom COO Jake Leach

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This year we’ve seen updates to Dexcom G7 and the launch of Dexcom Stelo, the first OTC, no-prescription-needed CGM for people living with Type 2 diabetes and do not use insulin.
This is great, but it also leaves the questions; will we see more updates to G7, what does Dexcom Stelo bring to the table and what can we expect next from Dexcom?
To help answer these questions and more, I had a chance to chat with Dexcom COO Jake Leach.
In this video, you’ll also find the answers to many of the questions you had come up with, and I also asked about the price difference between Dexcom G7 and Dexcom Stelo.
Among the questions covered are Dexcom G7 wear time, compression lows, skin irritation, off-label use, broader Android phone compatibility, Dexcom trash reduction, Stelo reading updates, Stelo calibration, and Stelo pricing.

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Video Chapters:
01:04 Overview of the current Dexcom product portfolio
02:18 Will there be further updates to Dexcom G7
08:52 What makes Dexcom different than other CGMs?
11:31 What can Dexcom Stelo offer?
19:45 Rapidfire – Questions from the Diabetes Strong viewers

[danclark]

I’m on my first Stelo sensor and love the experience so far.

[sharonsplace]

Hi. Great video. I am 73 and have been a non- insulin T2 diabetic for about 20 years. This year I have been very lethargic and feeling not well. I figured it was age and a heart problem I have. I did not know CGM was a thing until I was given a couple of G7 sensors to try. I was shocked at my glucose levels. Almost constant from 150 to 225 on the G7 and I have been doing BG by finger stick to cross check the accuracy. The G 7 is on average 10 minutes behind in readings. I consider this very accurate.

When I got readings above 300 I contacted my doctor and was informed I would probably be started on insulin and an extra oral medication at my upcoming appointment on Oct 3. I knew I had developed sudden neuropathy in my feet but was amazed it happened so quickly.

I feel that T2 diabetics should all have the option to use these devices and that insurance should cover them whether or not they use insulin. I feel that the G7 has saved my life. Extreme highs can kill as well as lows.

I also wonder if the receivers could eventually be made into a type of wearable like a watch. Wouldn’t that be great? I am allergic to medical adhesives and was hesitant in using the sensor, but so far I am having no problem. I even forget I am wearing it and I am at the end of the 2nd sensor (worn low on the back of my arm).

I love all your videos and am binge watching them.
Thank you so much,
Sharon

[Cydsdad]

G7 Warrior Here. Well Done My Friend ! Thank You for the Updated information

[oceanbreeze]

Great interview Christel. Hope to see another one in the future to get updates from Dexcom.

[oreally]

Wow! You've reached the best person to speak to! 😊

[Sean-uzlt]

Great job on the interview. It was great to hear what Dexcom is working on and why somethings end up the way they are.

[alvindunlop]

Awesome video!! Learned a lot. Keep up the good work.

[TypePrincess]

Wow !! Wish they had this sooner but I will take it !!! Thanks for the post and getting all our questions answered!!

[bjmckirahan]

There are many diabetics who do not use insulin but need a sensor WITH alarms. Medicare only covers sensors for people who use insulin. I have to pay out of pocket for sensors for info to KEEP FROM needing to use insulin. This is an overlooked population.

[midtownbrownstyle]

I have been wearing the Stelo for a week and love it. It’s been accurate and I haven’t had compression lows with it like I did with Libre 3.

[stuartsinclair]

I saw this last night, totally different to our UK processing, but this is a step forward with excellent information, thank you Cristal👍🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[stevefiorito]

After first starting to use my Dexcom CGM (G7), I was getting WILDLY inaccurate readings and pain from the sensor site. It was appalling and very confusing trying to get a consistent explanation for this ... from Dexcom, from my doctor, and from my pharmacist ... and also from the folks that post videos on the subject on You Tube. What I discovered .... what should be obvious to EVERYONE, is that if the sensor needle MUST be sitting in fat, not muscle, then the insertion location can't always be on the back of the arm for an adult. If I pinch the skin on the back of my arm, I only have about 1/4 inch of skin and fat ... that translates into 1/8 of an inch to work with for that needle ... and that needle is longer than 1/8 of an inch. Bottom line: the Dexcom sensor needle was hitting my tricep muscle and was BENDING! The first sensor was bent at 90 degrees and the second, 45 degrees! That would be a good explanation for my inaccurate readings. With the permission of my doctor, I inserted the G7 sensor into my abdomen, where I have more than enough fat to keep the G7 needle in a happy place. Instantly, my 2 test strip meters and my Dexcom readings were VERY close to one another, and most importantly, very close to my recent blood work. I do not understand why the professionals we rely on have so little technical knowledge and critical thinking skills. I was ready to give up on this device.

[heatherm]

So when he says " we feel that over time we will be seeking reimbursment for you know, type 2 diabeties non-insulin users", (from insurance companies). I would like to know what this will look like for the cash payers like me, who's insurance won't cover this at all even with insulin use? Will the cost go up for cash payers, because you've thrown big pharma into the loop by involving insurance companies? Or will it become cheaper or stay the same? I hope that the later will happen. Great informative video, thanks for taking the time to interview Jake!

[michaelcorson]

Great video! Very informative! I just started using Stelo this week. Its been good and bad. On the bad side, you raised my #1 concern in your video - compatibility with Google/Android phones! My Pixel 8 Pro phone just recently got updated to Android 15. When I downloaded the Stelo app on the Google Store, a warning popped up stating the app is not compatible with Android 15 - only 14 or below - which sucks! Constantly have to reset the Bluetooth to get it to work. Also, no support for the Pixel watch - I just purchased a Pixel 3 watch - would love to have the functionality that Apple watch users have. According to Jake Leach, they are working on Android compatibility - I will hold him to it! I just wished companies would support Google/android equally the way they support Apple/iOs - just a hope! Thanks again for the video!

[brakeme]

Rcvd my stelo 3 weeks ago. I didn’t realize the product was brand new. Love it. Don’t put it on your thigh like some people recommend.

[teresawright]

Thanks for the videos I can't wait for the new device❤❤❤❤

[rancid]

The 5 minute readings was something I discovered on my own with the Stelo. I thought it was going to just give a reading every 15 minutes, but then I noticed the 15 minute update posted three 5 minute readings from the last posting.

[melaniemariko]

T2 diabetics need access to these devices at a lower cost. I have insurance, but for some reason they arent covered and it cost me $247 for 3 meters, and that was with the GoodRx discount. These devices are critical to teach us how each person individually reacts to certain foods/meals and exercises.

[lmfinato]

Love your videos. Even though a Type II I still learn so much. But, I hate Apple products. Use Samsung Galaxy products (S24 Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7). I am sure that if not more there are at least equal number of folks who use Android products and based watches as Apple. Would truly love to see them get if not full compatibility to Android based watches at least be able to read the Decom Android App on the watches. Have been thinking also about switching to Stelo as since losing a lot of weight I am no longer taking insulin. But sadly I still don't think I can make that switch due to some restrictions in the Stelo product. Keep up the GREAT work!!!

[JaneArmstrong-uq]

I have had the last 3 and never had as much trouble as I
have had with the G7 sensors. Everything. else I really like