Sleep optimization
It’s no secret that a good night’s sleep can
do wonders for your well-being, but did you know it can help regulate your glucose levels?*
Smart device sold separately.†
Wind-down playlist
Create a calming playlist and make it part of your bedtime routine. In the morning, check in on how your glucose levels responded in Stelo and whether your sleep-inspired changes helped keep your glucose steady. Stelo’s insights make it simple to spot which rituals work best for you.
- What to watch for: More stable overnight glucose, smoother morning trends.
- Why it matters: A relaxing wind-down can help your body ease into rest and supports overnight glucose balance.
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Evening stretch ritual
Try five minutes of gentle stretching before bed—reach, breathe, unwind. Then check your morning glucose in Stelo to see how this simple habit supports your overnight stability.
- What to watch for: Improved overnight stability, better morning recovery.
- Why it matters: Stretching helps calm your nervous system and may lead to steadier glucose while you sleep.
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Room darkening
Use blackout curtains or an eye mask to reduce light exposure at night. Compare your glucose the next morning and notice any improvements. With Stelo, you can easily connect your sleep patterns to your glucose results and refine your nighttime routine.
- What to watch for: Lower fasting glucose, fewer overnight fluctuations.
- Why it matters: Darkness supports melatonin production and deeper sleep, which can improve glucose regulation.
Caffeine cutoff
Avoid caffeine after 2 p.m. for a few days. The next morning, use Stelo to see if this adjustment helps support better rest and keeps your glucose more stable.
- What to watch for: Better sleep quality, steadier glucose the next day.
- Why it matters: Less caffeine late in the day can lead to deeper rest and better glucose control.
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Reflect and reset
Before bed, jot down a few thoughts—what felt good, what felt off, what you’re carrying into tomorrow. In the morning, check in on your glucose in the Stelo app to see how your reflections may be supporting steadier sleep and better balance.
As you build your reflection and tracking habits, Stelo can help you connect restful nights with better glucose outcomes, giving you actionable feedback to stay on track.
- What to watch for: Calmer overnight trends, improved morning balance.
- Why it matters: Reflection helps clear mental clutter and supports restful sleep and glucose stability.
Sleep like it’s your job
It’s time to take your ZZZs seriously. Establishing healthy sleep habits can go a long way in setting yourself up for success. Explore our top sleep tips—after trying each tip, make note of your glucose throughout the following day so you can see if your glucose levels were more stable.
- Stay consistent with your bedtime and wake times. Your body craves this predictability and consistency. For extra points, start a relaxing bedtime ritual, like reading or listening to a meditation to signal your body it’s time to sleep.
- Avoid eating right before bed. If you need a bedtime snack, opt for something high protein and low carb. Elevated glucose levels can cause you to sleep poorly, and on the flip side, poor sleep can cause higher glucose.
- “Unplug” yourself from electronics. Avoid electronics in bed if you can—that means no TV, computer, or phone. Take it a step further by turning off any screens at least an hour before bed for optimal sleep.
- What to watch for: More stable overnight glucose, better daytime regulation.
- Why it matters: Quality sleep is foundational to metabolic health—your data will show the impact.
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Find your sleep sweet spot
Let's analyze how sleep impacts your glucose levels. Insufficient sleep is linked to rising insulin resistance; if you have diabetes or prediabetes, you might notice higher glucose levels after a night of poor sleep. Use Stelo to see how your glucose levels change with your sleep patterns.
Pro tip: Connect the Stelo app with Apple Health‡ or Google Health Connect‡ to automatically pull in your sleep data, so you can visualize your sleep patterns on the trend graph.
- What to watch for:
- What are your glucose levels like first thing after waking up?
- If your glucose is elevated, reflect on how your sleep was the night before. Did you go to bed later than usual? Was the quality of your sleep not great?
- When you experience a poor night’s sleep, do you notice you have trouble regulating your glucose levels throughout the day?
- If you’re sleeping well, but still waking up with elevated glucose—you may be experiencing the dawn phenomenon.
- Why it matters: Sleep and glucose are deeply connected. Stelo helps you uncover patterns and optimize your rest for better balance.
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Share your success on social
Challenges are even better when we’re all in it together. Share your progress with the Stelo community on social by tagging @Stelo
and using hashtag #experimentingwithstelo
*Everyone's glucose responses are unique. It’s normal if you don’t notice positive changes in your glucose overnight. Please consult with your healthcare provider regarding your individual health needs. †For Stelo app compatibility information, visit stelo.com/compatibility. ‡Apple Health is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Google Health Connect is a trademark of
Google LLC.
INDICATIONS FOR USE: The Stelo Glucose Biosensor System is an over-the-counter (OTC) integrated Continuous Glucose Monitor (iCGM) intended to continuously measure, record, analyze, and display glucose values in people 18 years and older not on insulin. The Stelo Glucose Biosensor System helps to detect normal (euglycemic) and low or high (dysglycemic) glucose levels. The Stelo Glucose Biosensor System may also help the user better understand how lifestyle and behavior modification, including diet and exercise, impact glucose excursion. The user is not intended to take medical action based on the device output without consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
STELO IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Consult your healthcare provider before making any medication adjustments based on your sensor readings and do not take any other medical action based on your sensor readings without consulting your healthcare provider. Do not use if you have problematic hypoglycemia. Failure to use Stelo and its components according to the instructions for use provided and to properly consider all indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and cautions in those instructions for use may result in you missing a severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) or hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) occurrence. If your sensor readings are not consistent with your symptoms, a blood glucose meter may be an option as needed and consult your healthcare provider. Seek medical advice and attention when appropriate, including before making any medication adjustments and/or for any medical emergency.
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