Posted 3/6/2024, 1:30:00 PM
FDA Approves First iPhone-Connected Blood Sugar Monitor Without Prescription
- FDA approves first iPhone-enabled blood glucose monitor, Dexcom's Stelo, available without a prescription
- Intended for non-insulin dependent diabetics and those at risk of developing diabetes
- Uses Bluetooth connection to continuously measure, record, and display blood sugar levels
- Readings taken every 15 minutes; each sensor lasts up to 15 days
- Dexcom says device will launch in the US this summer, providing greater access to glucose monitoring