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Stelo readings are so off -worried about getting Dexcom G7 and relying on it for insulin amounts/ pump.

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I have been using a Stelo for a month while I wait for insurance to approve my Dexcom G7. I have noticed that compared to fingerstick readings, the difference can range from a few points to almost 30 points at times - sometimes over, sometimes under depending on when the sensor was inserted. At th

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The reason for the discrepancies are discussed in the Wiki, in the Glucose Meters, Insulin, Pumps section. The general rundown is if the numbers match, that is a fluke.

The Stelo is limited in functionality so it is not as good as the G7. The G7 can be calibrated with the meter if the values are more than 20% different. There are alarms for high and low, as well as Apple Direct to Watch.

There are thousands of pump users with the Dexcom. They are managing.

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