Description
Stelo by Dexcom*, an over-the-counter glucose biosensor designed for adults 18 and over, living with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes who are not treated with insulin, without fingersticks from day 1. Its advanced technology provides simple twenty-four-seven readings, enabling the user to safeguard both short and long-term health by monitoring the impact of nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress upon glucose levels.
Transforming healthy goals into habits, Stelo empowers users to shape their health trajectory by making meaningful changes, turning personalized insights into actions.
During our discussion, we will explore what Stelo glucose biosensing entails, identify the beneficiaries of this breakthrough technology, and discuss practical applications for the diabetes care and education specialist.
Stelo represents the stem of glucose health, offering solutions for users seeking progress, growth, and regeneration. Guide your patients to live their best life, informed by the insights gained from using Stelo.
This 60-minute activity was originally presented on 9/10/2024.
Learning Objectives
At the completion of this program you will be able to:
• Gain an understanding of glucose biosensing.
• Identify those who would benefit from the use of Stelo.
• Learn how insights are provided to the Stelo user and how this can impact progress and action towards goals.
Intended Audience
This activity is designed for diabetes care and education specialists, including nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, PAs, physicians, social workers, and other health care providers interested in staying up to date on current practices of care for people with diabetes and other related conditions.
Sponsor
This device training is sponsored by Dexcom.
Disclaimer
This device training does not provide certification on the device discussed. There is no CE/CME credit for this activity.
*This guide is for concept illustration only. For complete instructions, read the indications, warnings, precautions, and instructions provided with your Stelo CGM System.
STELO IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Consult your healthcare provider before making any medication adjustments based on your sensor readings and do not take any other medical action based on your sensor readings without consulting your healthcare provider. Do not use if you have problematic hypoglycemia. Failure to use Stelo and its components according to the instructions for use provided and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence. If your sensor readings are not consistent with your symptoms, a blood glucose meter may be an option as needed and consult your healthcare provider. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including before making any medication adjustments and/or for any medical emergency. Dexcom, Stelo, and any related logos and design marks are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. ©2024 Dexcom, Inc. All rights reserved.