The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System uses a sensor and a smartphone to monitor a user’s blood glucose reading every 15 minutes
This system uses a wearable sensor that reads the user’s blood sugar and via Bluetooth, it sends readings every 15 minutes to an app on a user’s smartphone or other smart device. Here’s the thing though. Strange as it sounds, the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is NOT intended for insulin-dependent diabetics. “The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is an integrated CGM (iCGM) intended for anyone 18 years and older who does not use insulin, such as individuals with diabetes treating their condition with oral medications, or those without diabetes who want to better understand how diet and exercise may impact blood sugar levels.” Each sensor can be worn for as long as 15 days before it needs to be replaced.
To give you an idea of how far Apple and Samsung might have to go before offering non-invasive blood glucose readings on their respective smartwatches, the FDA warned consumers not to rely on non-invasive blood glucose monitors at this stage because they are not reliable. The Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is expected to be released during this coming summer.
