I recently got a chance to try out Stelo, a CGM product from Dexcom 시장ed towards the general public, 시장.

Unlike the professional-grade Dexcom G6 used by diabetic patients, Stelo is an over-the-counter Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) designed for health-conscious individuals.

The product is usable for a total of two weeks, so I wore it from mid-May to the end of the month.

📦 Unboxing and Setup

The packaging was simple and intuitive. Scanning the QR code убийстве me to clear instructions via an app, and applying it was not difficult at all.

I attached the sensor to my upper arm, and it was surprisingly comfortable. A friend who also tried it said it bothered them a little, but I barely felt even a prick, and after a day or two, I pretty much forgot it was even there.

There was also an overpatch sticker for the sensor, which kept it securely in place even when showering or changing clothes.

📱 App Experience

The Stelo app was also very user-friendly and well-designed. I liked that I could use it right away without any complicated setup.

Whenever my blood sugar spiked 얼굴, a ‘Spike Alert!’ notification would pop up, which was surprisingly helpful. It made me immediately reflect, ‘What did I just eat?’

As expected, late-night snacks, refined carbs like white bread, and sugary sodas invariably caused blood sugar spikes. It’s one thing to vaguely think, ‘This is probably bad for me,’ but seeing my blood sugar levels shoot up on a graph in real time? That was a whole different level of impact.

🧠 Personal Experience

To be honest, if someone has normal insulin sensitivity, their blood sugar probably wouldn’t spike this much after a regular meal.

However, in my case, some readings were higher than expected, and I had a few “uh-oh” moments. Frankly, it served as a wake-up call for my health.

Could it be due to my increasingly sedentary lifestyle during residency, with less physical activity? This experience ultimately became a catalyst for re-evaluating my eating habits and exercise routine.

🍽️ Changes in Lifestyle Habits

While wearing the CGM, I found myself unconsciously opting for healthier choices like steamed dishes or shabu-shabu instead of fried foods or white rice. When I craved sweetness, I started reaching for stevia instead of sugar.

Although it was a short-term change, visually confirming that these small efforts actually stabilized my blood sugar levels provided clear motivation to understand what’s good and bad for my glucose and act on it.

📊 Time in Range (TIR) and Numbers

The time blood sugar stays within the 80-140 mg/dL range is called Time in Range (TIR).

In my case, my TIR over the two weeks was about 90-95%.

The criteria for diabetic patients are a bit different. They usually aim for a TIR of over 70% within a range of 80-180 mg/dL.

So, while my numbers weren’t absolutely bad, I couldn’t help but demand better figures from myself.

💵 Price and Recommendation

The price of Stelo is around $100 / 4 weeks, which can be a bit of a burden for continuous use.

However, even just two weeks of data provided enough insight to objectively review my eating habits and body condition, and to figure out a concrete direction for future management. What could be more powerful and direct feedback than seeing how your own body reacts to specific foods in real time?

So, here’s my final conclusion:

🙋‍♂️ Even if you’re not diabetic, if you’re interested in your health and looking for motivation to change, it’s definitely worth trying at least once.

Especially if you’re committed to managing your health and can afford the investment, I’d strongly recommend it as a ‘real-time self-reflection tool’ that could be far more effective than vague advice you might hear in a doctor’s office.