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Dexcom’s new continuous glucose monitor is a health tech gadget with purpose

It’s meant to help Type 2 diabetics who don’t need insulin.

That’s why it was refreshing to see Dexcom roll up to CES 2024 to talk about something a bit more tangible: its forthcoming Stelo continuous glucose monitor (CGM), a wearable sensor that provides a real-time look at your blood sugar levels. However, instead of a system that centers around low blood sugar alerts — which is most useful for those who use insulin — the Stelo app is meant to provide insights around real-time readings. When trawling the show floor, not everyone has a good answer when I ask about regulatory clearance, timelines, who exactly this tech is meant to help, and what problems they’re trying to solve.

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