Over-the-counter CGM

NutrisenseCGM Program with Stelo

Two Stelo CGM sensors plus dietitian video calls, sold month to month

By Porsche Ma Facts checked Oct 13, 2026

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The verdict

The Nutrisense 1-Month Set gives you two Dexcom Stelo sensors, about a month of glucose data, and access to a dietitian to help you read it. At $249 it costs $150 more than the same two sensors from Dexcom, and it renews monthly until you cancel. After the free first call, coaching goes through your insurance or costs $39 per half hour, and charges aren't refundable.

The trade-off

You pay $150 a month more than Dexcom charges for the sensors alone, and the plan keeps billing until you cancel.

Nutrisense CGM Program with Stelo, manufacturer product image — Photo: Nutrisense.Source ↗

Model reviewed: 1-Month Set: 2 Stelo Glucose Biosensors with applicators and overpatches, the Nutrisense app and access to 1:1 dietitian video calls, sold month to month

$249 a month

US price, checked Oct 13, 2026

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About this price

Nutrisense's plan page lists the 1-Month Set at $249, struck through next to $212 with "15% off today". The $212 comes from promo code NS15, which the page says is applied automatically at checkout. It's a coupon, so it isn't used here. The plans page shows the same option as a "Month-to-month subscription" at "$249 $212/mo". Shipping is free. The plan page says the program is HSA and FSA eligible. Pay-later financing is offered only on the 6- and 12-month plans.

A GOOD FIT FOR

You want a dietitian to walk you through a month of Stelo glucose data, and your insurance covers the calls.

You want a dietitian to read your glucose data with you, and you have commercial insurance from a provider Nutrisense accepts
You're 18 or older, not on insulin, and want about a month of Stelo data with meal logging in the Nutrisense app
You want to pay with HSA or FSA funds, which Nutrisense says the program is eligible for

THINK TWICE IF

Anyone on insulin or dialysis, or with problematic hypoglycemia or a history of eating disorders
Anyone who only wants the sensors, since Dexcom sells two Stelo sensors for $99
Anyone who wants a way to get money back, since charges are non-refundable and sensors can't be returned
Anyone without accepted insurance who wants regular calls, since calls after the first cost $39 for 30 minutes or $79 for an hour
Anyone who needs low-glucose alerts
Anyone outside the US

What still needs checking

Whether the 15% NS15 discount applies to renewal months
How many video calls Nutrisense expects with the 1-Month Set. The plans page recommends 2 a month but doesn't tie that to this plan
Whether Nutrisense or Dexcom replaces a sensor bought through Nutrisense that fails or falls off early
Which phone requirement applies, since Nutrisense and Dexcom list different minimum versions
Stelo's accuracy figures, such as MARD, which the FDA announcements don't give
The design, size and sponsor of the study behind Dexcom's 77.9% sensor-life figure
Whether any independent study has evaluated the Nutrisense program itself, since none is cited on the pages checked

The practical details.

Specifications for Nutrisense CGM Program with Stelo
Exact variant	1-Month Set: 2 Stelo Glucose Biosensors with applicators and overpatches, the Nutrisense app and access to 1:1 dietitian video calls, sold month to month
Sensors	2 Dexcom Stelo biosensors a month. Dexcom says each lasts up to 15 days plus a 12-hour buffer, so a shipment covers about 30 days
Billing	$249 a month at list price. It renews at your current rate unless you cancel at least 72 hours before billing, and you can snooze it for up to 3 months
Dietitian calls	Video calls billed to your insurance, starting with a 60-minute consultation. Nutrisense says your first call is always free. Without coverage, calls cost $39 for 30 minutes or $79 for an hour
Insurance for calls	Commercial insurance from an accepted provider, such as Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna or UnitedHealthcare. Covered calls typically range from 3 to unlimited, depending on the plan
Who it's for	Adults 18 and older not on insulin or dialysis. Not for people with problematic hypoglycemia or a history of eating disorders, or anyone changing medication without a healthcare provider
Low-glucose alerts	Stelo isn't designed to alert you to problematic lows, the FDA said in March 2024 and again in June 2026
Phone	Bluetooth phone that runs the Stelo by Dexcom app. Nutrisense lists iOS 16.2 or Android 12 at minimum, and Dexcom lists iOS 18.6 or Android 13
Dimensions	Dexcom lists the Stelo biosensor at 24.14 mm wide x 27.4 mm long x 4.72 mm high. Nutrisense doesn't give a size, and neither company publishes the weight.
Materials	Not stated by Nutrisense or Dexcom on the pages checked. The box holds 2 Stelo biosensors, applicators and overpatches.

Before you buy

InstallationNo installation

No installation. The set ships 2 Stelo biosensors with their applicators and overpatches. Dexcom lists a 30-minute warmup. You need a Bluetooth phone that can run the Stelo by Dexcom app. Nutrisense lists iOS 16.2 or Android 12 at minimum, but Dexcom's own page asks for iOS 18.6 or Android 13. Nutrisense says members typically get their Stelo 3 to 6 days after ordering. The service is US only.

WarrantyNutrisense doesn't state a warranty for the sensors

Nutrisense doesn't state a warranty for the sensors. Its Terms of Service cover its products and devices and provide them "as is". Where the law requires a warranty, the terms limit it to 90 days from first use. Nutrisense doesn't say whether it replaces a sensor that fails or falls off early. Dexcom runs its own Stelo replacement program, but its page doesn't say whether that covers sensors bought through Nutrisense.

ReturnsAll sales are final, with no returns or exchanges, according to Nutrisense's plans page

All sales are final, with no returns or exchanges, according to Nutrisense's plans page. Its refund policy says sensors can't be returned and monthly subscriptions aren't refunded once charged. To stop the next charge, cancel at least 72 hours before your billing date. There's no fee to cancel the month-to-month program after the first charge and shipment.

More about this assessment

The Nutrisense 1-Month Set is two Dexcom Stelo glucose biosensors, the Nutrisense app and access to 1:1 dietitian video calls. It's for adults 18 and older who don't use insulin and want a dietitian to help read their glucose data. Nutrisense lists it at $249 a month, and it renews until you cancel. Dexcom says each sensor lasts up to 15 days, so a shipment covers about 30 days. Your first call is free. After that, calls go through your insurance or cost $39 per 30 minutes. Dexcom sells the same two sensors for $99, and Nutrisense doesn't refund charges or take sensors back.

Strengths on paper

FDA-cleared Dexcom Stelo sensors plus 1:1 video calls with registered dietitians or certified nutrition specialists
Your first call is always free, and Nutrisense says 95% of members pay $0 for video support with most major insurers
The first consultation runs 60 minutes, and Nutrisense says follow-up length depends on your needs
Month to month, with no fee to cancel after the first charge and shipment
Free shipping, HSA/FSA eligibility and the option to snooze for up to 3 months

Limitations

$249 a month at list, $150 more than two Stelo sensors bought from Dexcom
Renews monthly until you cancel, and you have to cancel at least 72 hours before billing
Charges aren't refundable, and there are no returns or exchanges
How many calls insurance covers varies by plan, typically from 3 to unlimited
A $75 fee if you cancel a call within 24 hours or don't join within 10 minutes
Stelo isn't designed to warn you of problematic lows, according to the FDA
Dexcom says 77.9% of Stelo sensors lasted the full 15 days in a study, and Nutrisense doesn't say how it handles sensors that end early

What it costs to own.

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Purchase price ($)Installation / accessories ($)Annual consumables ($)Average operating power (W)Hours per dayAnnual other costs ($)Electricity ($/kWh)Years

3-year planning total

$9,213.00

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Replacement parts & cost assumptions

Recorded recurring parts and refills:

Monthly renewal: 2 Stelo biosensors with app access: $249 every month. Each monthly charge ships 2 biosensors, about 30 days of wear. $249 is the list rate, and shipping is free. Nutrisense doesn't price the sensors apart from the program, so the charge is counted once, under other annual costs.

Nutrisense's help center says plans renew monthly at your current rate unless you cancel at least 72 hours before billing. Charges fall on the same day each month. The yearly cost assumes 12 charges at the $249 list rate: 12 x $249 = $2,988 before tax. Shipping is free.
Each charge covers the 2 sensors and the app, and Nutrisense doesn't price them separately. So the whole charge counts as a subscription under other annual costs, and annual consumables are $0 to avoid counting the sensors twice.
The three-year estimate (about $9,213) counts the first $249 month as the purchase, then three full years of renewals. That's one month more than 36 months of use needs. A single month costs $249 if you cancel before the first renewal.
If the 15% NS15 discount carried over to renewals, a month would cost $212, or $2,544 a year. Nutrisense doesn't say whether it does, so it isn't used.
Dietitian calls aren't in these figures. Nutrisense bills them to insurance and says the first call is free. Without coverage, a call costs $39 for 30 minutes or $79 for an hour. Cancelling within 24 hours or not joining within 10 minutes costs $75.
For comparison, Dexcom sells two Stelo sensors for $99 as a one-time purchase, or $89 a month on its own subscription. The sensors need no charger or mains power, so power draw and daily hours are 0.

Evidence & sources.

Are longevity blood tests and biological-age clocks worth it? Our evidence review grades the research as Not supported. That grade is about the claim, not about this product.

Manufacturer claimPrice, plan contents, renewal and cancellation terms, call pricing, insurance rules and eligibility come from Nutrisense's own plan pages, help center and Terms of Service.^1–9 Not independent testing. The Terms of Service say Nutrisense isn't a healthcare provider and that its wellness services aren't medical advice. The plan page says Nutrisense employs registered dietitians and certified nutrition specialists.
Regulator recordOn March 5, 2024, the FDA announced it had cleared the Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System, an integrated CGM (iCGM), for anyone 18 and older who doesn't use insulin. The FDA said it performed similarly to other iCGMs in a clinical study, and that each sensor can be worn up to 15 days.^{1, 10–12} The clearance covers the Stelo sensor, not Nutrisense's app or coaching. The FDA says Stelo isn't for people with problematic hypoglycemia and is "not designed to alert" users to it. It reported local infection, skin irritation and pain or discomfort as adverse events in the study. It also says users shouldn't make medical decisions from the output without talking to their healthcare provider. On June 12, 2026, the FDA extended the clearance to people 2 and older who don't use insulin, with an adult supervising children. Nutrisense and Dexcom's buy page still say 18 and older. Neither announcement gives accuracy figures.
Manufacturer claimIn a study footnoted on Dexcom's Stelo page, 77.9% of sensors lasted the full 15 days. The footnote says about 20% may not, and "10% of these sensors may last less than 12 days."¹⁰ Dexcom's own figure. The page doesn't give the study's design, size or sponsor.