Dexcom stelo - Risks and Benefits

Interfering substance risks
Hydroxyurea
Hydroxyurea is a medication used in the treatment of diseases including cancer and
blood disorders; it is known to interfere with sensor readings.
If you are taking hydroxyurea, your sensor readings will be higher than your actual
glucose. The level of inaccuracy depends on the amount of hydroxyurea in your body.
Talk to your physician about alternative glucose monitoring approaches.
Acetaminophen
With the Stelo Glucose Biosensor System, you can take a standard or maximum
acetaminophen dose of 1 gram (1,000 mg) every 6hours and still use the
Stelo Glucose Biosensor System. Taking higher than the maximum dose of
acetaminophen (e.g. > 1 gram every 6hours in adults) may affect the sensor readings
and make them look higher than they really are.
Risks and benefits
The risks and benefits of your Stelo Glucose Biosensor System are discussed below.
Avoid any risks and enjoy the Stelo Glucose Biosensor System's benefits by following
the product instructions.
Risks
The risks with using the Stelo Glucose Biosensor System are:
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Sensor insertion issues
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Adhesive reactions
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Retained sensor wire
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Interfering substances
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Inaccurate sensor readings
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