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Two OTC continuous glucose monitors won awards at CES – and you can try them now

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Dexcom announced its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM) device at CES 2025, while Abbott showcased its device launched at CES 2022 and available to consumers since last year. Many people with diabetes and insulin-related health issues struggle to find accessible and affordable care, making these products a potential game changer in the healthcare sphere. 

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People without diabetes also use glucose monitoring to help make adjustments to their eating habits and improve overall health. So, the Lingo by Abbott and the Stelo by Dexcom could benefit a wide variety of users. 

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Dexcom

Stelo by Dexcom tracks glucose levels 24/7   

This CGM is designed for general wellness tracking but Dexcom emphasizes it was also designed to empower those with Type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin and prediabetics who are 18 years or older. The sensor, a “small, flexible wire,” is inserted under your skin by an applicator and tracks glucose levels 24/7. Each sensor lasts up to 30 days and is connected to an app on your iPhone or Android that delivers your readings. 

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Previously, the company sold similar devices, but they were much more expensive and sometimes involved insurance for them to be accessible. 

You can order the Stelo Glucose Biosensor–> at $90 a month or for a one-time purchase of $100. Use of its app requires a minimum of iOS 16.2 or Android 12. Stelo also offers FSA or HSA reimbursements, but check for eligibility. 

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Abbott

Lingo monitors for general wellness

Abbott’s Lingo is very similar to the Stelo, however the Lingo has a wear span of 14 days. This device also requires users to be 18 or older and to not be on insulin. It uses your glucose data to make personalized suggestions helping you get a better grip on your lifestyle. It offers coaching, a companion app, and personal insights on eating habits, stressors, and exercise.

This device is also inserted into your arm using a thin, flexible filament via an applicator, but the website says that most people find the process painless. Lingo’s app is iOS only, so the service is only offered to iPhone users for now. 

Also: I wore a continuous glucose monitor for a month. Here’s what I learned

The Lingo consumer CGM monitor<!–> is available now at three pricing tiers: A 2-week plan at $49, a 4-week plan at $89, and a 12-week subscription at $249. 

Both the Lingo by Abbott and the Stelo by Dexcom were Honorees in Digital Health at CES 2025.

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