FDA approves first over-the-counter blood glucose monitor for diabetes

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first over-the-counter continuous blood glucose monitor.1The Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is manufactured by Dexcom and will be available in the US this summer. It is intended for people over the age of 18 who do not use insulin, such as people who are treating their diabetes with oral medication or those who do not have diabetes but “who want to better understand how diet and exercise may impact blood sugar levels.” The device is a small sensor worn on the back of the upper arm. It delivers continuous glucose readings directly to a smartphone for up to 15 days.It is not intended for people with problematic hypoglycaemia as it is not designed to alert the wearer to this possibly dangerous condition.The device “can be a powerful tool to monitor blood glucose. Giving more people valuable information about their health, regardless…
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