• Gone are the days when your only option to test your glucose levels was to prick your finger every day • Now you can monitor your glucose levels with an inconspicuous wearable device on your arm • Continuous glucose monitors connect to an app on your smartphone or Apple Watch, letting you easily check your blood sugar throughout the day • Our Picks Editor’s note, June 25, 2024: Since this article was first published, Dexcom has launched the G7 • This sensor is smaller than the G6 and has an improved alert system, along with a few other differences • Pros - Real-time tracking, shareable with up to 10 people - Customizable alerts - Discrete sensor Cons - Short sensor life Stelo was the first over-the-counter CGM available in the US when it received FDA approval in 2024

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  • Gone are the days when your only option to test your glucose levels was to prick your finger every day. Now you can monitor your glucose levels with an inconspicuous wearable device on your arm. Continuous glucose monitors connect to an app on your smartphone or Apple Watch, letting you easily check your blood sugar throughout the day. Our Picks Editor’s note, June 25, 2024: Since this article was first published, Dexcom has launched the G7. This sensor is smaller than the G6 and has an improved alert system, along with a few other differences. Pros - Real-time tracking, shareable with up to 1

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