Back in May of this year... I visited the dreaded office back in April, the woman in the white coat, yep, "The Doctor." And they did some blood work. Have you heard of that A1C score? Mine was inching up to 5.9. Fast forward to today and my A1C is down to 5.7 and remaining stable. Did I pop some pills? Was I injecting insulin at 04:00? Nope, I am lucky to be in the classification of "pre-diabetic" and there is a good chance you could be too. What I have learned over the past six months, eh? 1. Diabetes is more serious than I originally believed decades ago when a high school friend of mine told me he was a Diabetic Type One. 2. Avoid soda is a great shortcut to avoid Glucose spikes 3. Eating more slowly helps 4. Wrapping my meals with protein first, carbs in the middle, and then protein after, yes, assists with avoiding Glucose spikes. 5. There are normal spikes and horrible spikes. And when I choose the right foods (made by hand, not from a box), yes, it makes an enormous difference. 6. Reading labels is a lot more work and, still, I wouldn't say I like logging my food intake, but there are many free apps to help. I began using the Ultrahuman Ring Air smart ring and the metabolic features. The food database is vast, quick to add foods, and free after you buy the $250.00 smart jewelry. 7. More fiber, investing time in food preparation, avoiding fast food, and eating smaller portions. 8. Technology: I partnered with Ultrahuman and they sent me four of those Libre 3 CGM (continuous glucose monitor) sensors that stick into your body, measure your blood, analyze, and in just a few seconds show you the body's glucose levels. I would wager the eating changes and wearing a sensor in my skin for two weeks at a time were the two largest contributors to understanding and keeping those levels at bay. 9. Reading and talking to others about their Diabetic challenges. Yes, learning from my friends, family, and neighbors, dang, a plethora of wise folks in my life. And very open about what struggles they continue to encounter. 10. After I eat a quick prick of the finger or opening an app informs me of the need for a ten-minute walk. For many decades I truly believed that if I were active enough, ran, walked, swam, cycled, jogged, and just moved 10,000 to 20,000 steps daily, sure, my body could adjust. And all that exercise would provide me with cartblanc eating! As it turns out in the realm of Information Technology there is not always time for a workout or even a five-minute walk. And I found myself eating at my desk far too frequently, enjoy free donuts (still do, but just one and not five), and sitting for hours without any breaks. 11. Taking just a five-minute break every other hour to walk around the office, climb a few flights of stairs, and get those gorgeous heart muscles pumping, yes, it makes a difference. Not only is it a great way to avoid horrible glucose spikes, but also it is fabulous for your human brain. I hope this helps anyone else in the "pre-diabetic" phase of their life and pray that you remain just "pre" for another five decades. Oh, yeah, I am wearing two sensors this week as a test... Left arm - Dexcom STELO CGM Right arm - Libre 3 CGM Curiously, Pietro
I’m surprised with all the tracking you don’t follow the Bryan Johnson blueprint, “Don’t Die”. I am plant based and use some of his products such as the cacao, nutty pudding and blueberry mix which are high in protein and no sugar.
Hello PETER. Great video. I recently stumbled on the fact that I am prediabetic. I had gone to my doctor in February took a blood test and he didn’t bother to tell me that my glucose number, which was 121 in red was anything to be concerned about. According to his lab the high normal number was 120. But he didn’t say anything. My daughter-in-law is an endocrinologist in Manhattan and I happened to be babysitting for my granddaughter and I asked her what do you think about my glucose being 121. And she said what’s your A1c? I didn’t even know what an A1c number was. So I took out my phone looked at my labs and I said it’s 5.8. To which she said “oh you’re prediabetic.” At that moment, my son walked into the room and “you know what you have to do dad you have to cut out all the crap!” On that day, I happened to weigh 184.8. And I told him OK tomorrow we begin. That starting date was March 12. And I weighed in at 184.8. Note, I am 5’8”. Today is October 1st and I weigh 162. My glucose went from 121 down to 91 at my last physical a few weeks ago and my A1c has gone from 5.8 down to 5.7. I understand that 5.8 is on the low end of of being prediabetic. But it still upset me that my doctor never mentioned the fact that my numbers were high. So I started this grand experiment and now I’ve lost 22 lbs. I recently stumbled on your videos because I was looking for a review of the amaze fit T-Rex three which I just ordered and loved your review. Now I’m actually considering getting a Remarkable pro because of your video and maybe I’ll also get a stelo. Anyway keep on keeping on best regards Andy.
WOW, that was a fabulous comment, thank you, Andy. Glad you discovered my channel and found a few helpful tips. Left bicep 💪 STELO CGM Right bicep, Libre 3 Left wrist, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Right wrist, Amazfit T-Rex 3 As for the reMarkable Paper Pro, yes, a wonderful instrument for my writing. More about CGM, Glucose tracking, pre-diabetes, my diet modifications, and my reMarkable gadget-filled life coming later tonight with video # 4,000 🤓
What I like about your videos is your calm, humorous, deliberative, analytical approach to whatever gadget you happen to be reviewing. The “pre-diabetic” video caught my attention because I was outraged that my doctor didn’t think to alert me that the label “pre-diabetic” applied to me! My son proposed a simple experiment…eat at a slight deficit to my daily calorie burn and avoid processed foods. I’m a sucker for a good self inflicted experiment. So I fished out the “whoop” that I had stopped wearing because I didn’t think it was “doing much” for me, put it back on my wrist, (now worn on my bicep) and then added the “my fitness pal” app to my iphone - and I proceeded to start logging my meals each day - strictly by eyeballing the amounts of whatever I ate. I had concluded that the whoop calorie burn calculation was somewhat more conservative than what my Apple Watch 9 was telling me…so my daily goal became to eat at a slight deficit to my whoop calorie burn. I gave up mostly the crazy amounts of snacking - mostly mindless large amounts of peanuts and cashews at night and cut out eating the entire “bread basket” that I always devoured when out to dinner - which admittedly is a lot….and I stopped sugary desserts. I didn’t give up the glass or two of wine or a tequila or two on the rocks (with extra lime juice) …but I must have been snacking/eating an extra 1500 to 2000 calories a day. So very quickly this experiment to shed the junk resulted in a loss, on average, of a pound a week. I allowed myself a day off when my buddy invited me a football party at the start of the season and I indulged in 5 slices of pizza…but that was just 1 day and then the next morning I was back to my regimen. So starting weight 184.8 on March 12 2024 with a goal of 160 and today October 1 it’s 162.6. One not insignificant byproduct of my weight loss is my no longer having to take a blood pressure pill every day. The reason you can’t be anything but successful is because what comes across in your videos is your absolute passion in understanding whatever gadget has captured your focus. Sorry for the long winded comment, but what else do I have to do on the Long Island railroad! So keep doing your thing. I already sent a link of your channel to a friend of mine who is another gadget junkie. At the age of 68, I am keenly aware that I need to make choices to tips the odds of a healthy vibrant long life span in my favor. I have seen too many people I know get robbed of a robust lifestyle because of healthier choices not taken. I encourage you to keep doing what you are doing. It makes a very positive difference to those who see your broadcasts.
@@Gizmogeeck Thank you for the detailed vlog and comment. I have been eating more frequently, smaller portions, and a lot of quick ten-minute walks after each meal. I used to keep a walking treadmill at my office in Orem, Utah and then office politics occurred. Anyway... Interesting about the "Whoop" device, I have yet to dry that gadget. And no more blook pressure medicines, that is epic news! I have a good friend that turns 64 this year and he does have any prescriptions and has been a "pre-diabetic" for nearly 19 years now. Thank you for the compliments and more videos are in the future. I still have 120 projects that are in my backlog. Several gadget reviews, a few vlogs from Hawaii, The Bahamas, and a trip to Lake Tahoe. Best of luck with your lifestyle changes and keep on moving forward ~ Happy October!
Yes, more 📦 boxes and now six smart rings all from different organizations, UGH, wow 🤯 I cannot believe the human ginnie pig I have become for wearable technology and yet… Yes, I am still having fun unboxing, reviewing, testing, and then creating videos for you. The reMarkable 3 e-ink tablet is impressive (A.K.A. reMarkable Paper Pro). And the Circul Ring from overseas is interesting 🤔 too. More to come about those gadgets this weekend or next week.
I dd not have diabetes, have never had my A1C numbers or levels checked, and I run about 20 to 50 miles weekly. When I am over 40 years old, yes, then I'll give it more thought. If I get any symptoms before than, okay, I can visit my physician. Thanks for testing the Stelo sensor for us and I hope to never need one!
Since wearing a CGM only one week I found out that my vitamins and supplements were causing my glucose spike up to 30 points. I never even considered that as a possibility. Any pill with maltodextrin will really spike your glucose.
I'm on my 3rd Stelo and I got it because, although I'm Type 2 now, I am only seeing a General Practitioner and she can't prescribe CGMs. I do a finger prick still 2x a day - a.m. and p.m. I can tell you that the Stelo gets more accurate over time with the finger pricks which are supposed to be more accurate (though I'm not familiar with PIP). That's because they are actually reading your Blood sugar whereas the CGMs are reading interstitial fluids instead. With this 3rd one, the differences are only 1 or 2 points. With my first one, I had the same issue - 20+ point difference, but it decreased over time. Also, I AM able to take a screen shot with my phone, so I'm not sure it's the app that is the problem for you. I only have an old iPhone 11, but it takes the screen shots just fine. I love being able to know when I have spikes - which you don't always know with just finger pricks sometimes. I also like seeing the daily averages. What I don't like is the detailed data and your notes disappear after 24 hours and all you have is the average. Still, it's better than what I had before (just the finger pricks). Thanks for the test and good luck with your pre-diabetic journey!
With those reading your defently type 2 not pre diabetic... pre-diabetes dont go above 160 ever once you pass 160 or 180 at any given time your full blown type 2
I only go above 180 if I eat a large portion of ice cream, over 30 grams of carbs, or eat at McDonald's. Though, you may be a doctor and I am not. Today my high was only 153 and the low was 97. I prefer the label of "Pre-Diabetic" for now. I should get another A1C blood test in five months. Thank you for clicking on by...
Yes, me too! I do NOT want some false alert waking me at 03:00 simply because my glucose dropped from 100 down to 89. I am blessed for my levels are quite stable right now and stay between 90 to 110 while sleep. During the day between 90 and 160.
Just happened across your channel. I'm a type 1 diabetic for 54 years. Started using Dexcom CGM's in 2018. You give me the impression that you don't trust your glucose meter because it doesn't agree with you CGM. All the literature from Dexcom and guessing Libre as well state that if in doubt about your glucose readings or what your CGM reading doesn't match how you feel, you are to use a glucometer to verify if the CGM reading is correct not the other way around. CGM's are considered in an accuracy range of +/- 20%. Example: If the glucose meter says 100 the CGM is in specifications reading 80-120. FYI
Thank you and glad you happened to click across my channel... Yes, you have 53 more years of experience and knowledge than I do, dang! I ordered the PIP glucometer months ago, it broke, PIP sent me another, and it is now broken. The readings of the "inexpensive" Glucometer is often 40 to 60 mg/dL off from both Dexcom Stelo and the Libre 3 CGMs. I am driving over to my local Rx in a few minutes to purchase the best one they have! I need a better accuracy than +/- 50% that PIP is giving me. All in all though, today is Day Four wearing: 1. Dexcom Stelo (inserted into my left bicep) 2. Libre 3 (right bicep) I've compared the data over 200x now and there is a difference of about +/- 10 to 20% mg/dL. I have tried the finger pricking method and find it very distracting at work, home, restaurants, in the car, and at 04:00 when I awake with a headache. I love the convenience of a CGM and the ability to check my glucose levels on a smartwatch. I'm surprise in 2024 that there are not more smartwatch apps, widgets, and tools to help Diabetic Users with their glucose tracking. More to come in October as I continue to research, learn, and experience this complicated realm of glucose health.
Hi, the first stelo did not work because you missed a step..I think. You should have pressed the senor down into your skin and hold for 10 seconds. You did not do that. So I think the needle was not making contact with the blood. You did however circle the adhesive three times which was also one of the steps.
So, I you have to keep it loaded and waiting for 10 seconds and then press the spring action? DANG it! Maybe that is the reason Dexom is refusing to send me a replacement CGM :( Thank you for the feedback and I will follow the instructions more carefully in one month.
@@PeterHergetAfter you insert the sensor into your skin, you must rub around the patch 3 times to make sure that it sticks. I do it more than 3. THEN you must press the sensor down and hold it for 10 seconds. Keep in mind that the applicator is not the sensor. The sensor is the part that remains in the skin so that is what you need to press for 10 seconds.
Okay, the strange thing was there was no needle when I took out my first Stelo CGM... And that part scared me. I went to my dermatologist and asked my wife to check my arm and neither say any indication and the needle/straw was still in my skin.
@@PeterHerget ..The needle is at the inside base of the applicator. It is like putting an IV in a patient. The plastic part stays in the patient and the needle itself retracts into the applicator. The plastic part is attached to the sensor and the needle itself is attach to the applicator. When you take off the sensor you should actually see the flimsy plastic that was in your skin. The thing looks to be well made and you would have to wring the plastic off the sensor for it to be lost in the body. As a side note, I switched it from my arm to my stomach because my second stelo was not giving accurate readings and I was losing connections. I think I was sleeping on it. Plus, I may have placed it too high on my arm as I did not want it to be visible if positioned lower. Now it is perfect and it matches..almost...my finger stick pricks.
Great details, thank you for taking the time to type that info. And... yep, I know where the needle is located on the sensor. When I made that video and tried my first Dexcom STELO, that was my 7th sensor inserted into my arm. There was a flaw and Dexcom still refuses to watch my video and refund me the $39.00
And that is one pithy question, thank you. It may depend upon the Garmin Watch or watches you have. What model of Garmin are you rocking on your wrist today, eh?
I skipped step, eh? Do you work for the Dexcom Support Team and you're trying to catch me so Dexcom does not have to send my free replacement Stelo CGM, eh?
I just kidding, thank you for the feedback and help. I re-read the instructions and will be more careful with my next Dexcom Stelo. Just a few days after this video was released Stelo emailed me with good news and they sent a replacement sensor - wahoo for great customer service!
Back in May of this year... I visited the dreaded office back in April, the woman in the white coat, yep, "The Doctor." And they did some blood work. Have you heard of that A1C score? Mine was inching up to 5.9. Fast forward to today and my A1C is down to 5.7 and remaining stable. Did I pop some pills? Was I injecting insulin at 04:00? Nope, I am lucky to be in the classification of "pre-diabetic" and there is a good chance you could be too. What I have learned over the past six months, eh?
1. Diabetes is more serious than I originally believed decades ago when a high school friend of mine told me he was a Diabetic Type One.
2. Avoid soda is a great shortcut to avoid Glucose spikes
3. Eating more slowly helps
4. Wrapping my meals with protein first, carbs in the middle, and then protein after, yes, assists with avoiding Glucose spikes.
5. There are normal spikes and horrible spikes. And when I choose the right foods (made by hand, not from a box), yes, it makes an enormous difference.
6. Reading labels is a lot more work and, still, I wouldn't say I like logging my food intake, but there are many free apps to help. I began using the Ultrahuman Ring Air smart ring and the metabolic features. The food database is vast, quick to add foods, and free after you buy the $250.00 smart jewelry.
7. More fiber, investing time in food preparation, avoiding fast food, and eating smaller portions.
8. Technology: I partnered with Ultrahuman and they sent me four of those Libre 3 CGM (continuous glucose monitor) sensors that stick into your body, measure your blood, analyze, and in just a few seconds show you the body's glucose levels. I would wager the eating changes and wearing a sensor in my skin for two weeks at a time were the two largest contributors to understanding and keeping those levels at bay.
9. Reading and talking to others about their Diabetic challenges. Yes, learning from my friends, family, and neighbors, dang, a plethora of wise folks in my life. And very open about what struggles they continue to encounter.
10. After I eat a quick prick of the finger or opening an app informs me of the need for a ten-minute walk.
For many decades I truly believed that if I were active enough, ran, walked, swam, cycled, jogged, and just moved 10,000 to 20,000 steps daily, sure, my body could adjust. And all that exercise would provide me with cartblanc eating! As it turns out in the realm of Information Technology there is not always time for a workout or even a five-minute walk. And I found myself eating at my desk far too frequently, enjoy free donuts (still do, but just one and not five), and sitting for hours without any breaks.
11. Taking just a five-minute break every other hour to walk around the office, climb a few flights of stairs, and get those gorgeous heart muscles pumping, yes, it makes a difference. Not only is it a great way to avoid horrible glucose spikes, but also it is fabulous for your human brain.
I hope this helps anyone else in the "pre-diabetic" phase of their life and pray that you remain just "pre" for another five decades. Oh, yeah, I am wearing two sensors this week as a test...
Left arm - Dexcom STELO CGM
Right arm - Libre 3 CGM
Curiously,
Pietro
I’m surprised with all the tracking you don’t follow the Bryan Johnson blueprint, “Don’t Die”. I am plant based and use some of his products such as the cacao, nutty pudding and blueberry mix which are high in protein and no sugar.
Interesting 🧐 I shall look them up and give it some thought. Thanks for watching my channel and for your many, pithy comments, Chris 🙏
Great reviews!
@@chriscarpunky I agree, his reviews are great.
Hello PETER. Great video. I recently stumbled on the fact that I am prediabetic. I had gone to my doctor in February took a blood test and he didn’t bother to tell me that my glucose number, which was 121 in red was anything to be concerned about. According to his lab the high normal number was 120. But he didn’t say anything. My daughter-in-law is an endocrinologist in Manhattan and I happened to be babysitting for my granddaughter and I asked her what do you think about my glucose being 121. And she said what’s your A1c? I didn’t even know what an A1c number was. So I took out my phone looked at my labs and I said it’s 5.8. To which she said “oh you’re prediabetic.” At that moment, my son walked into the room and “you know what you have to do dad you have to cut out all the crap!” On that day, I happened to weigh 184.8. And I told him OK tomorrow we begin. That starting date was March 12. And I weighed in at 184.8. Note, I am 5’8”. Today is October 1st and I weigh 162. My glucose went from 121 down to 91 at my last physical a few weeks ago and my A1c has gone from 5.8 down to 5.7. I understand that 5.8 is on the low end of of being prediabetic. But it still upset me that my doctor never mentioned the fact that my numbers were high. So I started this grand experiment and now I’ve lost 22 lbs. I recently stumbled on your videos because I was looking for a review of the amaze fit T-Rex three which I just ordered and loved your review. Now I’m actually considering getting a Remarkable pro because of your video and maybe I’ll also get a stelo. Anyway keep on keeping on best regards Andy.
WOW, that was a fabulous comment, thank you, Andy. Glad you discovered my channel and found a few helpful tips.
Left bicep 💪 STELO CGM
Right bicep, Libre 3
Left wrist, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra
Right wrist, Amazfit T-Rex 3
As for the reMarkable Paper Pro, yes, a wonderful instrument for my writing. More about CGM, Glucose tracking, pre-diabetes, my diet modifications, and my reMarkable gadget-filled life coming later tonight with video # 4,000 🤓
What I like about your videos is your calm, humorous, deliberative, analytical approach to whatever gadget you happen to be reviewing. The “pre-diabetic” video caught my attention because I was outraged that my doctor didn’t think to alert me that the label “pre-diabetic” applied to me! My son proposed a simple experiment…eat at a slight deficit to my daily calorie burn and avoid processed foods. I’m a sucker for a good self inflicted experiment. So I fished out the “whoop” that I had stopped wearing because I didn’t think it was “doing much” for me, put it back on my wrist, (now worn on my bicep) and then added the “my fitness pal” app to my iphone - and I proceeded to start logging my meals each day - strictly by eyeballing the amounts of whatever I ate. I had concluded that the whoop calorie burn calculation was somewhat more conservative than what my Apple Watch 9 was telling me…so my daily goal became to eat at a slight deficit to my whoop calorie burn. I gave up mostly the crazy amounts of snacking - mostly mindless large amounts of peanuts and cashews at night and cut out eating the entire “bread basket” that I always devoured when out to dinner - which admittedly is a lot….and I stopped sugary desserts. I didn’t give up the glass or two of wine or a tequila or two on the rocks (with extra lime juice) …but I must have been snacking/eating an extra 1500 to 2000 calories a day. So very quickly this experiment to shed the junk resulted in a loss, on average, of a pound a week. I allowed myself a day off when my buddy invited me a football party at the start of the season and I indulged in 5 slices of pizza…but that was just 1 day and then the next morning I was back to my regimen. So starting weight 184.8 on March 12 2024 with a goal of 160 and today October 1 it’s 162.6. One not insignificant byproduct of my weight loss is my no longer having to take a blood pressure pill every day.
The reason you can’t be anything but successful is because what comes across in your videos is your absolute passion in understanding whatever gadget has captured your focus. Sorry for the long winded comment, but what else do I have to do on the Long Island railroad! So keep doing your thing. I already sent a link of your channel to a friend of mine who is another gadget junkie. At the age of 68, I am keenly aware that I need to make choices to tips the odds of a healthy vibrant long life span in my favor. I have seen too many people I know get robbed of a robust lifestyle because of healthier choices not taken. I encourage you to keep doing what you are doing. It makes a very positive difference to those who see your broadcasts.
@@Gizmogeeck Thank you for the detailed vlog and comment. I have been eating more frequently, smaller portions, and a lot of quick ten-minute walks after each meal. I used to keep a walking treadmill at my office in Orem, Utah and then office politics occurred. Anyway... Interesting about the "Whoop" device, I have yet to dry that gadget. And no more blook pressure medicines, that is epic news! I have a good friend that turns 64 this year and he does have any prescriptions and has been a "pre-diabetic" for nearly 19 years now. Thank you for the compliments and more videos are in the future. I still have 120 projects that are in my backlog. Several gadget reviews, a few vlogs from Hawaii, The Bahamas, and a trip to Lake Tahoe. Best of luck with your lifestyle changes and keep on moving forward ~ Happy October!
More boxes!
Yes, more 📦 boxes and now six smart rings all from different organizations, UGH, wow 🤯 I cannot believe the human ginnie pig I have become for wearable technology and yet… Yes, I am still having fun unboxing, reviewing, testing, and then creating videos for you. The reMarkable 3 e-ink tablet is impressive (A.K.A. reMarkable Paper Pro). And the Circul Ring from overseas is interesting 🤔 too. More to come about those gadgets this weekend or next week.
Great video about your STELO.
Many thanks, Logan. And yes, thank you for clicking on by... My channel is sponsored by Viewers Like You!
I dd not have diabetes, have never had my A1C numbers or levels checked, and I run about 20 to 50 miles weekly. When I am over 40 years old, yes, then I'll give it more thought. If I get any symptoms before than, okay, I can visit my physician. Thanks for testing the Stelo sensor for us and I hope to never need one!
You are most welcome. It has not quite been one week, and yet... NO, I do not recommend the STELO CGM. More about its accuracy in three days.
Since wearing a CGM only one week I found out that my vitamins and supplements were causing my glucose spike up to 30 points. I never even considered that as a possibility. Any pill with maltodextrin will really spike your glucose.
Yikes! A 30 point spike just off one pill 💊, nope, that is not good. Thank you for the comment and for watching my video.
I'm on my 3rd Stelo and I got it because, although I'm Type 2 now, I am only seeing a General Practitioner and she can't prescribe CGMs. I do a finger prick still 2x a day - a.m. and p.m. I can tell you that the Stelo gets more accurate over time with the finger pricks which are supposed to be more accurate (though I'm not familiar with PIP). That's because they are actually reading your Blood sugar whereas the CGMs are reading interstitial fluids instead. With this 3rd one, the differences are only 1 or 2 points. With my first one, I had the same issue - 20+ point difference, but it decreased over time.
Also, I AM able to take a screen shot with my phone, so I'm not sure it's the app that is the problem for you. I only have an old iPhone 11, but it takes the screen shots just fine.
I love being able to know when I have spikes - which you don't always know with just finger pricks sometimes. I also like seeing the daily averages. What I don't like is the detailed data and your notes disappear after 24 hours and all you have is the average. Still, it's better than what I had before (just the finger pricks).
Thanks for the test and good luck with your pre-diabetic journey!
That is great news about your Stelo experience. Stelo just sent me two replaces ~ free of charge...
With those reading your defently type 2 not pre diabetic... pre-diabetes dont go above 160 ever once you pass 160 or 180 at any given time your full blown type 2
I only go above 180 if I eat a large portion of ice cream, over 30 grams of carbs, or eat at McDonald's. Though, you may be a doctor and I am not. Today my high was only 153 and the low was 97. I prefer the label of "Pre-Diabetic" for now. I should get another A1C blood test in five months. Thank you for clicking on by...
I put my phone on do not disturb at night. That way I get no sound to wake me up but the Stelo still records while I sleep
Yes, me too! I do NOT want some false alert waking me at 03:00 simply because my glucose dropped from 100 down to 89. I am blessed for my levels are quite stable right now and stay between 90 to 110 while sleep. During the day between 90 and 160.
Just happened across your channel. I'm a type 1 diabetic for 54 years. Started using Dexcom CGM's in 2018. You give me the impression that you don't trust your glucose meter because it doesn't agree with you CGM. All the literature from Dexcom and guessing Libre as well state that if in doubt about your glucose readings or what your CGM reading doesn't match how you feel, you are to use a glucometer to verify if the CGM reading is correct not the other way around. CGM's are considered in an accuracy range of +/- 20%. Example: If the glucose meter says 100 the CGM is in specifications reading 80-120. FYI
Thank you and glad you happened to click across my channel... Yes, you have 53 more years of experience and knowledge than I do, dang! I ordered the PIP glucometer months ago, it broke, PIP sent me another, and it is now broken. The readings of the "inexpensive" Glucometer is often 40 to 60 mg/dL off from both Dexcom Stelo and the Libre 3 CGMs. I am driving over to my local Rx in a few minutes to purchase the best one they have! I need a better accuracy than +/- 50% that PIP is giving me. All in all though, today is Day Four wearing:
1. Dexcom Stelo (inserted into my left bicep)
2. Libre 3 (right bicep)
I've compared the data over 200x now and there is a difference of about +/- 10 to 20% mg/dL. I have tried the finger pricking method and find it very distracting at work, home, restaurants, in the car, and at 04:00 when I awake with a headache. I love the convenience of a CGM and the ability to check my glucose levels on a smartwatch. I'm surprise in 2024 that there are not more smartwatch apps, widgets, and tools to help Diabetic Users with their glucose tracking. More to come in October as I continue to research, learn, and experience this complicated realm of glucose health.
Hi, the first stelo did not work because you missed a step..I think. You should have pressed the senor down into your skin and hold for 10 seconds. You did not do that. So I think the needle was not making contact with the blood. You did however circle the adhesive three times which was also one of the steps.
So, I you have to keep it loaded and waiting for 10 seconds and then press the spring action? DANG it! Maybe that is the reason Dexom is refusing to send me a replacement CGM :(
Thank you for the feedback and I will follow the instructions more carefully in one month.
@@PeterHergetAfter you insert the sensor into your skin, you must rub around the patch 3 times to make sure that it sticks. I do it more than 3. THEN you must press the sensor down and hold it for 10 seconds. Keep in mind that the applicator is not the sensor. The sensor is the part that remains in the skin so that is what you need to press for 10 seconds.
Okay, the strange thing was there was no needle when I took out my first Stelo CGM... And that part scared me. I went to my dermatologist and asked my wife to check my arm and neither say any indication and the needle/straw was still in my skin.
@@PeterHerget ..The needle is at the inside base of the applicator. It is like putting an IV in a patient. The plastic part stays in the patient and the needle itself retracts into the applicator. The plastic part is attached to the sensor and the needle itself is attach to the applicator. When you take off the sensor you should actually see the flimsy plastic that was in your skin. The thing looks to be well made and you would have to wring the plastic off the sensor for it to be lost in the body. As a side note, I switched it from my arm to my stomach because my second stelo was not giving accurate readings and I was losing connections. I think I was sleeping on it. Plus, I may have placed it too high on my arm as I did not want it to be visible if positioned lower. Now it is perfect and it matches..almost...my finger stick pricks.
Great details, thank you for taking the time to type that info. And... yep, I know where the needle is located on the sensor. When I made that video and tried my first Dexcom STELO, that was my 7th sensor inserted into my arm. There was a flaw and Dexcom still refuses to watch my video and refund me the $39.00
Can you connect it to garmin watch?
And that is one pithy question, thank you. It may depend upon the Garmin Watch or watches you have. What model of Garmin are you rocking on your wrist today, eh?
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Does the follow app work with stelo?
Thank you
Sorry, I have never heard of the "Follow" app. Are you using an Android or Apple smartphone?
Walking will slightly raise BS for a short period of time and than decrease
Thanks for the the comment. Sorry, what does BS stand for?
You need to pull the outer covering off. You skipped that step
I skipped step, eh? Do you work for the Dexcom Support Team and you're trying to catch me so Dexcom does not have to send my free replacement Stelo CGM, eh?
I just kidding, thank you for the feedback and help. I re-read the instructions and will be more careful with my next Dexcom Stelo. Just a few days after this video was released Stelo emailed me with good news and they sent a replacement sensor - wahoo for great customer service!
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Are you a Bot 🤖?
No response, ah, you are a troll on holiday...
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