Simplifying Glucose Monitoring: Inside the Stelo Biosensor
How the Stelo Glucose Biosensor is Changing Blood Glucose Monitoring
The Stelo Glucose Biosensor makes blood glucose monitoring more accessible and convenient. This wearable device continuously monitors glucose levels sending results to an app on your phone. With around-the-clock monitoring, individuals with diabetes or those concerned about blood glucose only need to refer to their phone to see changes in their glucose levels.
Stelo Glucose Biosensor Benefits
Personalized, Continuous Data: Stelo does not require individuals to check in on their devices for updates. Continuous custom alerts let you know of any glucose fluctuations.
App-Based Biosensor Technology: Individuals can access this data easily on their phone to get a clear and insightful view of the glucose level status and history with information that is easy to understand.
Can be Worn for Extended Periods: The sensor can be worn for up to 15 days for uninterrupted glucose monitoring.
Water-Resistant: The water-resistant design does not interfere with daily life, allowing you to shower or swim without worrying about the integrity of your device.
Available Over the Counter: The Stelo Glucose Biosensor is available without a prescription to individuals with and without diabetes.
Important Features of the Stelo Biosensor
Glucose spike detection notifies you of dramatic fluctuations in glucose which can help you prevent critical health issues.
On-going glucose education makes personalized recommendations about lifestyle based on glucose readings over time, so you are empowered to make healthy choices for better results.
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) ensures you get the most real-time results on your glucose, so you never have to take the time to test yourself.
Personal trend records allow you to include notes on readings so you can identify periods of the day, types of foods, or episodes of stress that cause fluctuations. With more information about your glucose levels, you can make important improvements to your health.
Who Benefits from the Stelo Glucose Biosensor?
Surprisingly, the Stelo Glucose Biosensor serves more than diabetic patients. Individuals with prediabetes and even those concerned about closely monitoring their glucose levels for personal health can benefit from this device.
Type A diabetes patients no longer need fingersticks to keep up to date on blood sugar tracking. The data from Stelo provides simplified diabetes management so diabetic patients can make changes to diet, exercise, and lifestyle through personalized data insights.
Prediabetic patients can rely on Stelo as a preventive tool to help avoid harmful lifestyle and dietary habits that can possibly lead them to Type A diabetes.
Nondiabetics can also benefit from Stelo as they monitor glucose levels as it relates to personal health and athletic performance—you do not need to be diabetic to benefit from Stelo.
Who Should Not Use the Stelo?
While Stelo is helpful to many with glucose health issues, there are some individuals who should not rely on Stelo for health monitoring.
- Individuals on insulin will not find the data accurate enough to make healthy choices for glucose levels.
- Severe hypoglycemia patients must consult with their doctor before using this device.
- Children should not use Stelo as it is only approved for adults aged 18 and older.
How Does Stelo Work?
- Apply the adhesive biosensor patch to the back of your upper arm. The patch is discreet and secure and will not be affected by showering or sleeping. You can wear the patch for up to 15 days. The patch measures glucose just beneath the skin, so you have accurate readings in real-time.
- Load the app onto your phone. Every 15 minutes you will receive updates on your glucose levels. All content is displayed in easy-to-read graphs and charts, so you have comprehensive views of your glucose levels over time. You will also receive recommendations for diet, exercise, stress,s and other daily habits that affect glucose in the blood.
How to Use the Stelo Biosensor
- Choose an area on the back of your arm where the sensor patch can be applied comfortably and discreetly. Clean the area of the skin before applying.
- Activate the sensor based on the instructions provided.
- Apply the sensor patch to the selected area and press firmly until it is secure.
- Download the app to your phone.
- Pair the sensor patch with your app.
- Change the sensor patch every 15 days following steps 1-4.
The Accuracy of the Stelo Biosensor
The Stelo Biosensor ensures 93% accuracy. Accuracy has been confirmed through clinical trials including analyzed 20,000 laboratory tests and matching them against 20,000 Stelo Biosensor readings.
Understanding Why Glucose Levels Are Important for Health
For most healthy individuals, there is no need to monitor glucose levels. For some individuals with Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, monitoring glucose on a regular basis is critical for personal health. Left unmonitored, glucose fluctuations can cause serious damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves and blood vessels. For this reason, vigilant monitoring is necessary.
How Stelo Differs from Other Blood Glucose Monitoring Methods
No Traditional Fingersticks
Traditional blood glucose monitoring required pricking the fingertip and testing the blood drawn. The testing method was inconvenient and painful and difficult for individuals to test while away from home.
No Prescription Needed
Most digital biosensors on the market made glucose testing easier but require a prescription from a doctor. The Stelo blood glucose biosensor is readily available over the counter making it more accessible to many individuals concerned about their blood glucose levels.
Take Control of your Glucose Health with the Stelo Glucose Biosensor
In 2060, the number of US adults diagnosed with diabetes is projected to be 60.6 million, nearly tripling from 2014. ¹
With advances in blood glucose monitoring like the Stelo Biosensor, individuals can take steps before they receive a diabetes diagnosis from their doctor to change the direction in their health journey. Accessible and accurate monitoring allows anyone without a prescription to keep track of fluctuations in glucose levels, identify spikes and seek out modifications in lifestyle to keep blood glucose levels healthy.
Reference
1. Lin, J., Thompson, T. J., Cheng, Y. J., Zhuo, X., Zhang, P., Gregg, E., & Rolka, D. B. (2018). Projection of the future diabetes burden in the United States through 2060. Population Health Metrics.
