Assess whether a specific over-the-counter sensor fits the person’s needs, support appropriate use, and review whether it helps.
Insulin use, hypoglycemia risk, or a need for alerts or device integration? Use the prescription CGM workflow
OTC start is paused. Complete the alternative monitoring or assessment handoff in Step 2. Use the prescription CGM workflow when a prescription system is appropriate.
A saved checklist was restored. Confirm it applies to the current person, or start a new checklist.
Clear this workflow’s checks, N/A selections and decision? This also removes its saved checklist from this browser.
Checked = completed; N/A = not applicable. Completion records selected checks, not clinical readiness.
Start with what the person needs from monitoring, then review the specific product. This adult outpatient workflow is not a pediatric initiation protocol.
Clarify what the person hopes to learn and how the information could change a useful action. Wearing a sensor alone does not establish a health benefit.
Review the current labeling for the exact product, rather than treating OTC sensors as interchangeable. Lingo and Stelo are not indicated for insulin users and do not provide low-glucose safety alarms. Stelo is not intended for people with problematic hypoglycemia. Check other product-specific restrictions and precautions.
Choose the suitability outcome below. This records the clinician’s assessment; the tool does not determine device eligibility. Check current product features and labeling in the danatech Find and Compare CGMs tool.
Continue when the selected product is appropriate for the planned use. Support independent setup or arrange additional help according to the person’s needs.
For the Lingo and Stelo systems covered here, confirm a compatible smartphone and app. Their requirements differ from prescription systems that may offer a dedicated reader.
The person may set up the device independently using the manufacturer’s instructions, with clinical support as needed. An in-person training appointment is not a universal requirement.
Give the person a clear plan for understanding the information, responding to concerns, and reviewing whether continued use is worthwhile.
A glucose value, trend graph, app reference range, and coaching score answer different questions. Review these with the person; do not treat app scores or a single rise as diagnostic thresholds.
At the agreed review, start with the person’s question and experience. Consider symptoms, medications, meals, activity, illness, and the available days and gaps before interpreting patterns.
Start with the goal and suitability assessment. In Step 2, record whether the selected product is appropriate for the planned use; purchase and use-support steps open after that decision. Conditional tasks can be marked N/A. A check records your confirmation of work; it doesn’t verify clinical readiness or replace the clinical record.
Roles are examples, not staffing requirements. The person may set up an OTC sensor independently using the manufacturer’s instructions; arrange clinical help when they need it.
Saving is off by default; without it, progress clears on reload. Saving is separate for each workflow, stays on this browser, and doesn’t sync or hand work to another team member. Printing expands every applicable step. Use the clinical record for patient information, assignments and deadlines.
Scope. For healthcare professionals supporting adults considering or using an over-the-counter (OTC) glucose sensor. Use current product labeling; this is not a pediatric initiation guide or a complete comparison of all OTC products.
Product features and labeling: danatech Find and Compare CGMs.
Abbreviations: A1C, hemoglobin A1C; AID, automated insulin delivery; CGM, continuous glucose monitoring; DCES, diabetes care and education specialist; DME, durable medical equipment; OTC, over the counter; PA, prior authorization.
Use current product labeling, clinical judgment and applicable local protocols. Record patient-specific decisions, assignments and follow-up in the clinical record. Product labeling and payer requirements can change.
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