My Stelo was still reading 15 to 20 points high after two days. On another channel person that wears a Dexcom G7 said that they get the best readings by placing it on the thigh. So I took off the sensor on my arm and placed the second one on my thigh. Have to see how that works. I contacted Stelo and said I had a defected sensor. So hopefully, they replace the first sensor.
t2 here (i use insulin so i'll be staying with g7, most likely) - i've known people who died very early of t2 and i know for sure they could've lived much longer had they had cgm. i personally was able to radically change my a1c once i started with the g6. it's always so frustrating to hear from people that the evidence doesn't show effectiveness. it *so does* impact on a potentially life/death range. it's so frustrating for insurance to not cover it. exciting to see stelo to give that insight to the t2 population!! it's lifesaving information, to be honest.
I'd like to disagree with the opinion that T2Ds don't need alarms, specifically low alarms or "interruptions" as they were called in the interview. You see, not all the T2Ds are hypo aware. At least I'm not. I've had T2D for over 5 years now, been on oral medication ever since, and the lowest I've ever dropped without me knowing it was 25 mg/dL (or 1.4 mmol/L). That situation scared me to death and motivated me to start using a CGM. There is also the case of overtreating a low. In my opinion it is much better to be alarmed that I'm going low at 75-80 mg/dL (4.2 - 4.4 mmol/L) and treat the low with a single glucose tablet than, not knowing how low exactly I am and how many carbs I need, overtreat the low with half a jar of Nutella resulting in my numbers going sky high. So, while I do appreciate the insights, I also love the "interruptions" 😁
yeah, i get lows- not often, but it happens. it tends to get blamed on insulin but it's happened during times where exogenous insulin isn't in my body at all. i value the alarms a lot.
Honestly with the Stelo, it doesn't sound so much as they need to build the right product, more that they need to convince regulators to allow people to access the right product. There's no good reason why someone who isn't on insulin shouldn't be able to get a G7 other than "well they said no"
I tried. Stella seems to be accurate for me, but the most disappointing part is customer service. The first unit didn't work it went too 70 low and and stay there, I filled out the forms on the website to get a replacement twice, but never heard back.
The sensors that I tried were very inaccurate. At night time if I laid on my side it would loose connection. Also, if you pair the sensor with your phone first before your pump, it would said sensor was already used and not let you have it paired with your pump and phone.
The first day on the first G7 with my t:slim, I needed to calibrate several times. Day 2 forward was fine and the sensor change was uneventful. So far G7 has been fine for me. Thankful when it is possible to have choices.
To my uncles who live in Montreal are born with type one diabetes so I keep trying to find different meters to recommend to them and it runs in my dad side. The family and my my uncles is an owner of a donut shop called Tim Hortons brand wise in Canada, which is so bad if you’re a diabetic.
Yeah, that’s the medication that I was put on at one point was my foreman and the side effects is that you can have diarrhea and that can cause pancreatitis or something like that I think
What about direct to watch in Europe (not UK)? As I understood, it’s waiting for the FDA, but FDA is in USA. Do they have same regulatory process in EU as well at this time?
Can I please give you guys some feedback can you please not charge a fee for the software because people who have hardly any insurance or on tight budgets like me and my family cannot always afford the software and I personally am all for the smart meters. I think they’re a good idea in the healthcare industry, but needs to be affordable to everybody, including people on disability.
What about non invasive blood glucose tracking? I watched this thing expecting you to ask something about when will non invasive blood glucose feature come or are the even working on it and or how they will feel if samsung or apple comes out with a non invasive blood glucose feature that is just as accurate as their devices will they loose money 💰? What about people scared of needles idk just saying I was really hope for questions on non invasive blood glucose methods 😅
I wish they would just come out and say that this is not for diabetics. This is for people who just want to see their glucose levels. Has absolutely nothing to do with Type 2 diabetics. They are targeting “athletes”
Not true! I have been type 2 since 2013, controlled through diet & exercise. Very frustrating for me because I’m now getting high A1C’s so I was on a GLP1 Rybelsus, to keep me on track. Frustrating not knowing how my body spikes on certain foods right away not sticking myself. This is a game changer. Just received a 2 month supply, subscribed $89 per month. I could not get the ones for people who are on insulin. Putting it on now 🎉❤🎉
the reason maybe someone won't use that technology is it's locked to crap phones like Apple and Samsung. How much money has dexcom been given under the table by Samsung and apple ???
That is interesting news on a fanstastic TH-cam channel. Thanks for the interviews. I recently made a video comparing the Libre3 and Dexcom G7 th-cam.com/video/2c7QSwsjDDc/w-d-xo.html , they seem to be almost identical in terms of accuracy. Hopefully you can interview Abbott at some point about improving their app.
This product is useless. Literally fix your current products and make your products feature complete instead of releasing a product that doesn't do everything it needs to and everything users want it to.
The G7 is a PROBLEM. MARD of 8.1??? I feel lucky if my G7 is within 30 pts of my meter reading. Ive been using the G7 since 10/23 when I gave up my G6 for the "better" G7. No. It isnt. It is a POS. Can you calibrate the G7?? The G7 often rejects my calib. attempt. Why?? No reason given. Maybe it doesnt like the FACT that it is inaccurate. The G7 is "out of range" 50% of the time. I am often within 18 inches of my phone and the sensor is still out of range. BS. Does the G7 work with the INPEN??? Nope. Not. At. All. Does the G7 work anywhere?? Nope. "Only on your upper arm" say the Dexcom tech. support. They told me this is stated on their website. No. It is not. Watch the sensor before you put it on. Ive had 2 sensors that had the needle OUTSIDE of the proper injection location. Both did NOT work. Often, the G7 will go from 130 to 190 to 250 to 320 in less than an hour. I check my meter and BG is 220. WTF?? No idea. G7 usually rejects a recalib. during these temporary insanity periods. There are SO MANY more issues with this POS G7. I am done. Going back to the G6. G7 = worthless POS that Dexcom refuses to fix.
Now we need g7 and omnipod to work together.
This!!! I would be so happy.
💯💯💯
Yes please!!!
My Stelo was still reading 15 to 20 points high after two days. On another channel person that wears a Dexcom G7 said that they get the best readings by placing it on the thigh. So I took off the sensor on my arm and placed the second one on my thigh. Have to see how that works. I contacted Stelo and said I had a defected sensor. So hopefully, they replace the first sensor.
t2 here (i use insulin so i'll be staying with g7, most likely) - i've known people who died very early of t2 and i know for sure they could've lived much longer had they had cgm. i personally was able to radically change my a1c once i started with the g6. it's always so frustrating to hear from people that the evidence doesn't show effectiveness. it *so does* impact on a potentially life/death range. it's so frustrating for insurance to not cover it. exciting to see stelo to give that insight to the t2 population!! it's lifesaving information, to be honest.
Good job, Justin! Thanks for your reporting of all the latest developments!
Sure thing!
A 15 day wear time and direct apple watch integration sounds awesome! I'm hoping that by the time we get the G7 in AU, it will be the updated version
That would be great!
Putting it on now but from what I understand my iwatch does not connect at this time🧐
Stela is going to be released as an over-the-counter product (no need for prescription). Wow! (Available online in Summer 2024)
Stelo just came out $89 a month subscribe, putting it on now ❤
I'd like to disagree with the opinion that T2Ds don't need alarms, specifically low alarms or "interruptions" as they were called in the interview. You see, not all the T2Ds are hypo aware. At least I'm not. I've had T2D for over 5 years now, been on oral medication ever since, and the lowest I've ever dropped without me knowing it was 25 mg/dL (or 1.4 mmol/L). That situation scared me to death and motivated me to start using a CGM. There is also the case of overtreating a low. In my opinion it is much better to be alarmed that I'm going low at 75-80 mg/dL (4.2 - 4.4 mmol/L) and treat the low with a single glucose tablet than, not knowing how low exactly I am and how many carbs I need, overtreat the low with half a jar of Nutella resulting in my numbers going sky high. So, while I do appreciate the insights, I also love the "interruptions" 😁
yeah, i get lows- not often, but it happens. it tends to get blamed on insulin but it's happened during times where exogenous insulin isn't in my body at all. i value the alarms a lot.
I’m diagnosed hypoglycemic but insurance will not put it on paper as a t2d so insurance will not cover any of the meds or allow any coverage on a cgm
I would like to see the Stela CGM integrate with the myfitnesspal application which is widely used to track food.
Love this idea
I use Cronometer and it integrates with G7 and my Oura ring.
Honestly with the Stelo, it doesn't sound so much as they need to build the right product, more that they need to convince regulators to allow people to access the right product. There's no good reason why someone who isn't on insulin shouldn't be able to get a G7 other than "well they said no"
Very informative. Thank you Justin
Glad it was helpful!
I tried. Stella seems to be accurate for me, but the most disappointing part is customer service. The first unit didn't work it went too 70 low and and stay there, I filled out the forms on the website to get a replacement twice, but never heard back.
Need G7 to work with Omnipod!!!
THIS
I'm just learning about this. I hope the Stelo will work with xdrip+.
I tried out the Dexcom g7 with my tslim. It was the worst week ever. Problem after problem. I switched back to my g6. Hopefully it gets more useable.
I'm on the tslim as well. What exactly were the problems when paired with the dexcom g7 ? Thanks for insight !
The sensors that I tried were very inaccurate. At night time if I laid on my side it would loose connection. Also, if you pair the sensor with your phone first before your pump, it would said sensor was already used and not let you have it paired with your pump and phone.
The first day on the first G7 with my t:slim, I needed to calibrate several times. Day 2 forward was fine and the sensor change was uneventful. So far G7 has been fine for me.
Thankful when it is possible to have choices.
The dexcom g7 allowed me to control my diabeties better then in the whole 15 years ive had it. A1c went from 11.1 to 6.1 in 8 months
😍😍😍
To my uncles who live in Montreal are born with type one diabetes so I keep trying to find different meters to recommend to them and it runs in my dad side. The family and my my uncles is an owner of a donut shop called Tim Hortons brand wise in Canada, which is so bad if you’re a diabetic.
Yeah, that’s the medication that I was put on at one point was my foreman and the side effects is that you can have diarrhea and that can cause pancreatitis or something like that I think
Great video. Can't wait until DM can be diagnosed by a CGM ... going to change healthcare radically
💯💯💯
July 30 2024... where is it, summer 24?
That's what they said!
Does anyone have an idea how long the FDA process for the direct-to-watch update might take? Are we talking years or months?
Can you still use the Dexcom G7 app when switching to Stelo?
Great video justin
Thank you!
The approach by DexCom seems very similar to Levels.
Do we know if Direct to Watch will allow the watch to send the readings to Follow?
Good question! I’ll see if I can get this answered
Thank you Justin!!
What about direct to watch in Europe (not UK)? As I understood, it’s waiting for the FDA, but FDA is in USA. Do they have same regulatory process in EU as well at this time?
Oh good question. I’ll ask them via email. Will let you know!
skipped through, so may have missed it, but when while the G7 connect to my Omnipod?
It’s the one question I forgot to ask that was on my list 😭 my assumption is they’d say “it’s all up to Insulet at this point”
Can I please give you guys some feedback can you please not charge a fee for the software because people who have hardly any insurance or on tight budgets like me and my family cannot always afford the software and I personally am all for the smart meters. I think they’re a good idea in the healthcare industry, but needs to be affordable to everybody, including people on disability.
Can you ask them why I have a failure rate of like 6/9 sensors I get for my 90 day supply? Wildly inaccurate readings all the time.
I wonder if you have the older sensors...my old ones were not great, new ones are awesome.
@@diabe_tech Good to know. I do remember my pharmacist saying to use them quickly. Regardless, seems like a high failure rate anyway.
Should have asked him about pending lawsuits.
Stelo users:
Anyone know how to view previous days data charts????
Thanks
Dexcom Clarity app and/or Apple Health or Google Fit
Thank you
I have type 2
Cool 😎
Does your pancreas produce insulin?
What about non invasive blood glucose tracking? I watched this thing expecting you to ask something about when will non invasive blood glucose feature come or are the even working on it and or how they will feel if samsung or apple comes out with a non invasive blood glucose feature that is just as accurate as their devices will they loose money 💰? What about people scared of needles idk just saying I was really hope for questions on non invasive blood glucose methods 😅
I’ll incorporate these questions in future podcasts, where applicable!
apple watch direct asap....
THIS
I wish they would just come out and say that this is not for diabetics. This is for people who just want to see their glucose levels. Has absolutely nothing to do with Type 2 diabetics. They are targeting “athletes”
I disagree. They are targeting Type-2 diabetes with the goal of insurance paying for it.
Not true! I have been type 2 since 2013, controlled through diet & exercise. Very frustrating for me because I’m now getting high A1C’s so I was on a GLP1 Rybelsus, to keep me on track. Frustrating not knowing how my body spikes on certain foods right away not sticking myself. This is a game changer. Just received a 2 month supply, subscribed $89 per month. I could not get the ones for people who are on insulin. Putting it on now 🎉❤🎉
Warning. Stelo app doesn't work on iPads. Don't buy.
the reason maybe someone won't use that technology is it's locked to crap phones like Apple and Samsung. How much money has dexcom been given under the table by Samsung and apple ???
What other option is there in USA/Europe? The app requires FDA certification, and FDA certification is expensive (think $10M+).
the old stuff@@csf1757
I didnt know Dexcom wasn't on Google Pixel?? Other phones? Dang... that's a bummer.
That is interesting news on a fanstastic TH-cam channel. Thanks for the interviews. I recently made a video comparing the Libre3 and Dexcom G7 th-cam.com/video/2c7QSwsjDDc/w-d-xo.html , they seem to be almost identical in terms of accuracy. Hopefully you can interview Abbott at some point about improving their app.
I asked them a bit out that on a podcast episode! You should listen to it :)
This product is useless. Literally fix your current products and make your products feature complete instead of releasing a product that doesn't do everything it needs to and everything users want it to.
You're cute 😅
The G7 is a PROBLEM. MARD of 8.1??? I feel lucky if my G7 is within 30 pts of my meter reading. Ive been using the G7 since 10/23 when I gave up my G6 for the "better" G7. No. It isnt. It is a POS. Can you calibrate the G7?? The G7 often rejects my calib. attempt. Why?? No reason given. Maybe it doesnt like the FACT that it is inaccurate. The G7 is "out of range" 50% of the time. I am often within 18 inches of my phone and the sensor is still out of range. BS. Does the G7 work with the INPEN??? Nope. Not. At. All. Does the G7 work anywhere?? Nope. "Only on your upper arm" say the Dexcom tech. support. They told me this is stated on their website. No. It is not. Watch the sensor before you put it on. Ive had 2 sensors that had the needle OUTSIDE of the proper injection location. Both did NOT work. Often, the G7 will go from 130 to 190 to 250 to 320 in less than an hour. I check my meter and BG is 220. WTF?? No idea. G7 usually rejects a recalib. during these temporary insanity periods. There are SO MANY more issues with this POS G7. I am done. Going back to the G6. G7 = worthless POS that Dexcom refuses to fix.
Much of bullshit