Lingo by Abbott|4-week CGM|Wearable Glucose Tracker|See your glucose response to food, exercise, sleep|Continuous Glucose Monitor & App to support your health goals|Works with iOS and Android|UK Only

Waited till the 14 days was over to give full review. Fitting : very easy with the instructions, the adhesive was fine by itself although could buy extra coverings App : the app integration works seamlessly once the devise is connected the data was connected, twice had slight issue with Bluetooth connectivity but was easily resolved by either restarting phone or Bluetooth. Information : while it’s obvious that you will get higher spikes from excessive carbohydrates compared to protein and fats the data given gave more nuanced insights, ie for me not all carbohydrate quantities were equal, so elicited a bigger response than others, yes one could work out possibilities vis glycemic index etc but the visual in the moment readings were very useful and allowed one to play with strategies and see in real time if they worked. I only bought one but will get more at a future date to explore my choices again once insights integrated. Well worth the expense for those that want to understand this aspect of their health. For diabetics a different model is available.

Unfortunately the monitor dramatically understated my supposed glucose levels - I was really worried I was hypoglycaemic! I ended up buying a traditional pin-prick monitor to try and work out what was going on. This pin-prick monitor shows an 8mmol/l difference 😱. That’s a lot! Because the device looked like it was working, it’s taken me 8 days to realise there was a problem with it. I’ll be honest, I hated it. This is one of the most stressful things I’ve used in a long time. The constant measurement of your blood sugar, trying to relate it back to what you ate and how you feel is really horrible. It is easy to become obsessed, and that’s not healthy at all. I have a strong family history of diabetes, so wanted to understand how my eating habits could be improved to reduce my risk, but I don’t think this is a useful or healthy way of achieving that. The monitor pretends to be up-to-date to the minute, but if you read the literature there is actually a 15 minute lag in the results because they are actually measuring the fluid around your cells, not your blood. This means it is inviting you to make judgements on results in real time, but which aren’t actually real! It would be much better and healthier for the user if the monitor showed the 15 minute lag rather than pretending it is up to the minute. So I really don’t recommend, unless under medical supervision. And that is even before you take into account the fact the sensor wasn’t working properly, but there was nothing to indicate that there was a problem apart from some strange results. I would definitely recommend against buying.

This is a fantastic product. Easy to attach the sensor to your body i never felt anything as it went on. Easy clear instructions to set up and use. Once the app is downloaded its very self explanatory. This educated me so much on my eating habits. The foods that raised my glucose were surprising and not the foods i thought would do this. I have already implemented small changes to my diet that have made a difference to my glucose levels. The data stream is easy to see and understand on your phone. Its is so helpful to see the effect some foods can have on your body in real time. This sensor encouraged me to be a bit more active too. This sensor can be pricy but I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to instil changes to their wellbeing in relation to food/glucose levels. This is not just a gadget but a helpful tool designed to make you aware of your food/drink/exercise and how it impacts your body. It also gives helpful advice on changes and allows you to set goals if you wish.

I was sent a 100% off voucher to use on Amazon UK by HomeTesterClub in order to test this product for free for 2 weeks. It’s an amazing piece of kit that provides a fascinating insight into what’s happening with your blood glucose level in real time. Of all the things you’d expect (such as fizzy drinks and sweet foods) to spike your blood glucose levels, mine was actually freshly squeezed orange juice! The graph would shoot up past 11.1 with every glass! It loses a star because it’s quite costly every 2 weeks, and as the screenshot shows, once the very minute of expiration occurs, the app stops working. Additionally, the app needs to be left open in the background which uses up resources on your device. And so you’d think that when the app detects a spike in blood sugar, it would ping you, but it doesn’t. You’re expected to check in the app throughout the day and manually record what you were eating or drinking at the time of the spike. Overall, great tool but could be simpler.

DO NOT BOTHER with this product! It arrived quickly and was quite painless to attach, but it NEVER worked and was a complete waste of time. I tried uninstalling and installing a few times to see if it was just a glitch but it ALWAYS came up with the same message - "This App has a Bug" and NEVER actually worked. Very disappointing and frustrating as I was looking forward to getting more knowledge and information about My Glucose levels, but ABSOLUTELY USELESS and complete waste of time. Luckily Amazon refunded so I didn't lose the money but still Seriously disappointed I didn't even want to leave a single Star as a rating but Amazon won't allow to post the review without a rated review?!!

I cannot complain about the ease of use of the data as this seems to work perfectly. I added waterproof covers to my order for extra stability and the two sensors I bought (cheaper here with discount) have both lasted the full two weeks without any issues. However…conceptually this doesn’t really tell you anything beyond the obvious. Eat a carb heavy meal? Of course your glucose will spike. Eat a protein breakfast and no spike. Eat more refined carbs or something very sugary then an even bigger spike. Then there’s the concept of your lingo points. It seems to be designed from the point of view that less is better but the only way to keep reducing your count is to cut out most carbs. So I started with a target of 60, then 41 and then undershot both so a new target of 29, which is totally unrealistic especially when I’m cycling regularly and need some carbs to fuel. So really all this does is give you some interesting graphs but ultimately won’t be of any use unless you want to follow a strict keto/Atkins diet. The benefit for weight loss would be cutting down on carbs but you don’t need a monitor for that. Finally it should be said that there’s no pre-diabetes/diabetes diagnosis so if that’s your use case you’d be better off seeing your GP. Even though the app would clearly be able to point you in that direction (like Apple who don’t monitor blood pressure but can pick up signs and tell you to investigate further with your doctor). Shame that this doesn’t seem to be in scope. Definitely a device for the worried well but with little real world application.

I don't leave a lot of reviews, but I have to say that this CGM biosensor is a game changer. I am on day three, and so far, so good. It was so easy to use; I watched a YT video shorts and followed the instructions, and within seconds my sensor was on and I was ready to start my day with my CGM strapped to my arm. It was not painful; I hardly felt a thing. It is no hindrance to my lifestyle at all; I can get on with my day as normal and sleep well with no issues. I love that I am seeing what's happening in my body in real time. It shows you what's happening to your blood sugars, how your body interprets and uses food, and your stress levels; it really helps you to stay in control and to know exactly what's going on with your health. Also, to ensure that the sensor stays on, I also purchased adhesive pads for extra security (this thing is not going anywhere until I am ready to remove it in the next 11 days). It is my first time using a CGM, and Lingo so far has made it a very pleasant and easy experience. At the end of the 14 days, I will leave an update and whether I still stand by my current review. Hope this helps someone.

Not anywhere near as good as Libre plus 2 and not really geared to serious glucose monitoring. No record of levels above 7.7, so more for fitness training. Haven't figured out what a Lingo count is. Guidance re exercise and food is really, really patronising. "Let's start the day with a nice walk!". Doesn't always connect with Bluetooth and the app does not always open easily. I have bought three and regret spending so much money on a less than useful product.