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What different ways of tracking glucose are available over the counter?

There are many ways to track your glucose but few are available over the counter without a prescription. See how CGMs compare with other methods like finger-prick tests.

September 18, 2025|9 minutes

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What is Lingo Count? Explained

Lingo Count is a numeric value based on size and duration of a glucose spike detected through a proprietary algorithm. Learn more about how it works.

July 11, 2025|7 minutes

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Breaking down the Lingo biosensor: Wearing, applying and removing the biosensor

Our guide breaks down the Lingo biosensor. Learn more about how it works, how to apply it, how to remove it and what to do if it stops working prematurely.

May 23, 2025|6 minutes

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What is a CGM? How it works and how to apply one

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are wearable devices that measure your glucose levels around the clock. Learn why people with and without diabetes are using CGMs.

April 04, 2025|7 minutes

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A day of eating with Lingo

Discover what your glucose-friendly food choices for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and more might look like when following Lingo’s guidance for a day.

February 03, 2025|4 minutes

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A day in the life with Lingo

Learn more about what a day using Lingo looks like, tracking your glucose and checking your energy levels from morning to evening.

January 27, 2025|3 minutes

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Experimenting with Lingo

Experiment with food and drinks. Use your Lingo Count to track which choices get you to your goals. 

January 20, 2025|5 minutes

Why use a cgm?
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Why wear a continuous glucose monitor if you don’t have diabetes?

Research has shown that there are benefits of limiting glucose spikes, which can be monitored by using a CGM, even if you don’t have diabetes. Using a CGM can help you gain insight into your glucose levels and limit glucose spikes.

December 09, 2024|5 minutes

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Spike Sessions: Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian eat their favorite foods with Lingo

Tennis champion Serena Williams and tech-entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian discover their unique glucose response to their favorite foods using Lingo by Abbott.

November 17, 2024|10 minutes