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Dexcom’s Stelo CGM Now Available Without Prescription In US

 
• By Natasha Barrow

Dexcom announced the launch of Stelo, the first non-prescription continuous glucose monitoring system to hit the US market, but is likely going to face competition soon from Abbott.

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DexCom, Inc.’s Stelo continuous glucose monitor (CGM) became available in the US on 26 August, making it the first such product sold in the country that does not require a prescription. However, Dexcom is likely to face competition soon from its closest rival, Abbott , which is planning to launch its over-the-counter Lingo and Libre Rio CGM.

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