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FDA Cleared the First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor for Children

Dexcom’s Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is now cleared for over-the-counter use in people ages 2 and older who do not use insulin.

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FDA clearance moves over-the-counter metabolic tracking into childhood for the first time.

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Jun 24, 2026
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