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Dexcom launches first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor. Here's what it's like

Dexcom launched its continuous glucose monitor called Stelo on Monday, which is available without a prescription

"The idea is to help people, over time, learn about diet choices and habits, and how those are impacting glucose," Jake Leach, chief operating officer at Dexcom, told CNBC in an interview. The articles are brief, sometimes only a few sentences, and they're broken down into categories like "Stelo Basics," "Glucose Deep Dive," "Nutrition," "Exercise," "Sleep" and "Stress." I'd advise a little caution when pulling on long sleeves, as the sensor can snag a bit, but it's easy to wear all types of clothes and jackets over it.

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