Dexcom’s Stelo Continuous Glucose Monitor Now Available OTC In US

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 for diabetics, prediabetics and healthy consumers alike, making it the first such product sold in the country that does not require a prescription.

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