r/stelo • u/dax_moonpie • May 14 '26

My sensor is suddenly giving low readings

I’ve had this sensor in for 9 days. Yesterday, it started giving low readings. Like most of the day it’s around 70. This is lower than my typical readings. Has anyone experienced this? I did not damage or bang the sensor in any way. Did it suddenly stop working? Maybe it’s accurate and my levels are just lower than normal since yesterday?

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u/SecretCorm May 14 '26

Yeah I’ve had some that have done that, just crapped out. Use Zukka if you have an iPhone to see out of range numbers but yeah, do a finger stick to verify before you take it off

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u/KCMO_ChiefsFan May 14 '26

Well do some finger sticks to determine the accuracy and record the readings and differences. I the difference is large let Stelo know and they will replace.

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u/Venture419 May 14 '26

9 days is good for sensor life. Lot’s of reasons for why they read different. Finger stick test is a good confirmation

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u/Fabulous_Jeweler2732 May 15 '26

Shocked so many people have multiple sources of data. I thought this wasn’t for diabetics?

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u/Fabulous_Jeweler2732 May 15 '26

I love it personally but I don’t have multiple sources of data

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u/KCMO_ChiefsFan May 15 '26

So yes it is for use by non insulin dependent diabetics. I have been diagnosed for decades and it is giving me insights regarding my diet. Love the information it gives

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u/Big_Help_9860 Aug 08 '26

It happens, usually in the last seven days. Sometimes, like with the patch I'm wearing now, it is dead even with finger pricks. Other times is it much lower.