How Glucose Sensors Can Drive Behavior Change in Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes

Publication Date January 8, 2025

Content category

Data Interpretation

Clinic Training & Workflows

Clinical focus

Type 2 Diabetes

Prediabetes

Author

Dexcom Clinical Education

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Episode overview

This week, host Cher Pastore is joined by Emily Cornelius, a Registered Dietitian, to discuss the science behind monitoring glucose levels in individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin as well as introducing a product by Dexcom called Stelo.

Having faced challenges with dieting as a young adult, Emily discovered the importance of nutrition. This experience set her on a career path and a personal mission to help more women love the way they look, eat, and feel. Through her work, she focuses on helping exhausted dieters achieve their goals by addressing one of the root causes of weight gain (insulin resistance) while still enjoying the foods they love. She is also well-known across social media platforms, where she highlights creative ways to eat healthily without letting diet consume all their time.

In this episode, Emily shares her experience using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and how it has helped her clients with insulin resistance and weight loss. They discuss the impact of glucose sensors on behavior change, the importance of personalized nutrition plans, and the accessibility of glucose sensors without a prescription. They also highlight the benefits of using glucose sensors in managing prediabetes and making informed food and exercise choices.

Emily and Cher also look at the new product from Dexcom, Stelo, a glucose biosensor indicated for adults 18+ not on insulin, including those with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Stelo tracks glucose 24/7, revealing how food, exercise, and even sleep can affect glucose levels.

^{This guest is a paid spokesperson for Dexcom.}

^{Fingersticks required for diabetes treatment decisions if symptoms or expectations do not match readings. Dexcom G7 can complete warmup within 30 minutes, whereas other CGM brands require up to an hour or longer. Smart devices are sold separately. For a list of compatible smart devices, visit: dexcom.com/compatibility. “Dexcom" refers to the Dexcom CGM. Compatible smartphone is required to pair a new Dexcom G7 sensor with a compatible Apple Watch. To use Share/Follow the smartphone must be within 33 feet of the Dexcom G7. The Dexcom G7 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (Dexcom G7 System) is a real time, continuous glucose monitoring device indicated for the management of diabetes in persons aged 2 years and older. Dexcom G7 has no limitations for use in pregnancy. G7 15 Day is only for adults 18+.}

^{Brief Safety Statement: Failure to use the Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring System and its components according to the instructions for use provided with your device and available at https://www.dexcom.com/safety-information and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence and/or making a treatment decision that may result in injury. If your glucose alerts and readings from the Dexcom CGM do not match symptoms, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including for any medical emergency.}

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^{STELO IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Consult your healthcare provider before making any medication adjustments based on your sensor readings and do not take any other medical action based on your sensor readings without consulting your healthcare provider. Do not use if you have problematic hypoglycemia. Failure to use Stelo and its components according to the instructions for use provided and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence. If your sensor readings are not consistent with your symptoms, a blood glucose meter may be an option as needed and consult your healthcare provider. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including before making any medication adjustments and/or for any medical emergency. Patient results may vary.}