About Dexcom
Stelo is Dexcom’s over-the-counter glucose sensor for adults who do not use insulin. Buy a sensor pack or recurring supply, then follow glucose trends in Stelo and download longer-term reports through Dexcom Clarity.
Choose a pack or subscriptionApply and pair your Stelo sensorReview trends in Stelo and Clarity
Offering
Stelo
$99
one-time
2 sensors · up to 30 days
Stelo app included
Over-the-counter glucose sensors with meal tracking, trends and a Beta AI coach, for adults who do not use insulin.
What’s included
Included
Average glucose in the Stelo app Trends tab; period average also available in separate Dexcom Clarity.
Whole-day time in range with customizable targets in Stelo, including 70–180 mg/dL. Dexcom Clarity also supports customizable targets.
CV and SD are available through Dexcom Clarity at no extra cost. Sign in with your Stelo credentials; internet sync is required.
GMI is available through Dexcom Clarity at no extra cost with at least 12 days of sensor data. Sign in with your Stelo credentials. This is an estimate, not a laboratory HbA1c measurement.
Meal logging and a proprietary 1–10 glucose-response score, based on about two hours after a logged meal.
Notifies about a notable glucose rise; no urgent high/low medical alarm.
Beta conversational Coach in the Stelo app; not clinical advice.
Native app Trends and summaries; additional reports through Clarity.
Not included
Before you buy
- Eligibility
- Currently sold for adults 18+ not using insulin. Not for dialysis or problematic hypoglycemia; product warns against use with an eating-disorder history.
- Use instructions
- Follow medication-interference and procedure instructions in the current guide; consult your clinician before medical action or medication changes.
Results
Report
The app brings together your current glucose reading, daily graph and logged activities.
- Results
- Glucose and meal-response insights in Stelo, with downloadable trends and statistics through Dexcom Clarity.
- Access
- WebApp
- Download
- Glucose CSV through Dexcom Clarity
Help
AI assistant
IncludedStelo’s Beta AI coach offers tips based on your glucose patterns.
Getting started
Stelo ships to you. Apply it to your upper arm at home and connect it to the compatible Stelo phone app.
Reviews
Trustpilot
App Store
Google PlayWhat people praise
Seeing how meals affect glucose
Users value connecting meals and everyday activities with their glucose patterns, giving them practical feedback about food choices even when they find parts of the app frustrating.
What people complain about
Sensors can stop early
Stelo users report sensors losing connection, ending early or coming loose before they expect, interrupting the continuous view of glucose they bought the device for.
Getting a replacement can be difficult
Customers describe frustrating conversations with support after a failed sensor, with some replacement requests declined and buyers left feeling they have paid for time they could not use.
Confidence in readings varies
Some Stelo users report readings that differ from their finger-prick checks or seem inconsistent with how they feel, making the information harder for them to trust.
Stories
A Stelo user
Seeing how a short workout changes a meal response
This Stelo user tested short bursts of activity after eating and saw smaller glucose rises. The immediate feedback helped turn post-meal exercise into a practical routine, and they reported losing five pounds after a prolonged weight plateau.
reddit.comA Stelo user
Using food responses to make different choices
After starting Stelo for prediabetes, this user paid closer attention to foods that raised their glucose readings. About six weeks into making different choices, they reported losing seven pounds, an unexpected benefit of the experiment.
reddit.comLarry Magid
Connecting a meal with its glucose response
During a month with Stelo, Larry saw how a sushi lunch and a bike ride affected his glucose. The feedback encouraged him to adjust his food choices, and he reported losing unwanted weight without counting calories.
larrysworld.comThings to know
- Sensor sales are final.
Cancel a subscription to stop future shipments; the first order cannot be canceled.
- Choose a pack or recurring sensor supply.
The included Stelo app and Clarity reporting are separate from optional nutrition coaching.
- Using Stelo includes its product AI processing.
Account privacy rights apply, but that processing cannot be turned off while using the service.
- Stelo is for adults who do not use insulin.
It is not intended for problematic hypoglycemia or emergency glucose alerts.
Alternatives
Levels · Core
Adds blood panels and written clinician review to a limited Stelo supply in an annual bundle.
$399/year
Nutrisense · CGM Program
Uses the same Stelo sensor with Nutrisense analytics and optional dietitian coaching.
$249/month
Signos · CGM Plans
Uses Stelo with additional food-and-activity guidance and dietitian support.
$299/month
Abbott (Lingo) · Lingo
Another direct sensor-and-app purchase, using Abbott’s Lingo sensor rather than Stelo.
$89FAQs
Do I need a prescription?
No for the current adult OTC purchase. It is not suitable for insulin users, dialysis or problematic hypoglycemia; other warnings apply.
Does the one-time pack renew?
No. The selected $99 pack is a one-time purchase of two sensors. Optional subscriptions cost $89 monthly or $252 every three months where available and renew automatically. AK/HI/PR orders are one-time only.
Can I download and share my data?
Sign into Dexcom Clarity Home Users with Stelo credentials for glucose CSV export and clinic sharing.
Will Stelo diagnose diabetes?
No. It shows interstitial-glucose patterns. The guide says not to use it to diagnose or predict diabetes risk; discuss concerns with a clinician.
Are the alerts for urgent lows?
No. Stelo provides nonurgent spike notifications, not a dangerous-low medical alarm.