I have ended my experiment using a Dexcom Stelo alongside a Libre 3 Plus. I have learned all that I think I care to learn.

The Stelo is removed and no longer contributing to annoyingly inaccurate data.

It lasted longer than 10 days without getting noisy, which was one of the big things I wanted to learn. This means G7 shouldn’t be a big problem. This is important as I will be switching to the G7 when I get my Mobi pump.

#Diabetes #CGM #Dexcom #Stelo #G7 #Abbot #Libre3Plus #Libre3

So I’ve been running a Libre 3 Plus and Dexcom Stelo on myself for several days. I have Shuggah connected to the Stelo and sending the data to Nightscout while there is a separate “sidecar” service handling the Libre data going into Nightscout. Basically, I can follow the data all in one place within Nightscout even if it’s not really designed for that.

The Stelo is consistently reading higher than the Libre. The range at which it tends to be higher can be just a few mg/dL to as high as 40 mg/dL. Dexcom does a bit more smoothing so rate of change can be slightly slower.

More interesting: who is more accurate? The last 2 blood checks have shown the Libre to be within a few mg/dL.

Neither of these can be calibrated.

I have to switch to G7 (what the Stelo is based on) when I start on a pump, which I believe does allow for calibration.

Disclaimer: Stelo is not meant to be used by people using insulin. I am basing my dosing decisions on my Libre 3 Plus.

Super interesting data and observations! Will be interesting to see how they behave towards the end of their 15 days, as Dexcom’s G7 has struggled to stay consistent for its 10 day life, based on users of that system.

#Diabetes #CGM #Dexcom #Stelo #Abbott #Libre3 #Libre3Plus

Libre 3 Plus

https://mikka.is/2024/09/libre-3-plus-2/

I just learned Abbott has released the Freestyle Libre 3 Plus system.

The Libre 2 Plus had a couple of changes to make it compatible for AID systems. The Libre 3 was supposed to be ready for this, but apparently one more change was, ultimately, needed, likely brought from the Libre 2 Plus.

Reduction in interference from ascorbic acid.

I actually didn’t know this was a problem for AID systems.

I requested my doc to switch me over.

#Diabetes #CGM #Libre3 #Libre3Plus #AbbottDiabetes #Abbott