Customer reviews from Abbott Laboratories
Abbott - Lingo Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) & App. Made by Abbott. Know the impact of what you eat - White
Average customer rating
4.5
(543 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 543 reviews
5 Stars
357
4 Stars
117
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
8
1 Star
11
78%of customers recommend this product.
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7 out of
9)
Customer Reviews for Abbott - Lingo Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) & App. Made by Abbott. Know the impact of what you eat - White
Customer Rating
5
DO NOT BE SCARED: IT IS PAINLESS!!! GET IT!!!
on August 25, 2026
Posted by: JenniferD
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am the absolute queen of procrastination when it comes to anything medical or needle-adjacent, so let’s just say I pushed off applying this Lingo Glucose Biosensor until the absolute last second. I was genuinely terrified it was going to hurt or be super complicated to set up.Spoiler alert: I was stressed for nothing! Preparing the auto-applicator was incredibly foolproof, and when I actually applied it, I literally didn't feel a single thing. No pain, no pinch, nothing.It took exactly 60 minutes for the sensor to warm up, and my very first reading popped up right on time at 112. Seeing real-time metabolic data like that is honestly so cool. If you are sitting there staring at the box and overthinking it like I did, this is your sign to just do it. Don’t be scared, get the thing! Health data is sexy.
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
5
Very effective and innovative monitor!
on August 25, 2026
Posted by: ElizabethL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This monitor is amazing. It measures glucose level continuously in real time! Very innovative! I can look at the app on my phone and see my glucose level/trend at any time. It is about the size of a quarter. Close to painless when applying it. Next time, I will place it a little differently on my arm because if you lie on the sensor it sometimes can’t give a correct reading. It works by measuring the glucose in the interstitial fluid. I was aware of it on my arm for the first few hours but then it was comfortable. This is a great monitor for wellness and you never have to prick your finger. It graphs the numbers and trends right on the phone app. Also very affordable for such an innovative product.
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
4
Great tool for sugar monitoring
on August 25, 2026
Posted by: MariaW
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Lingo glucose monitor is a very helpful tool if you want to monitor your sugar levels, especially the fluctuations throughout the day. I personally did not like th feeling of the sensor on my arm. But I love the idea of such devices, which helps maintaining healthy lifestyle. The so was easy to use. .
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
5
A great product for fitness minded people
on August 25, 2026
Posted by: SamanthaS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As someone who is scared of needles, I’m so thankful this was so easy to do! I used this to get a better sense of my glucose levels, though not required by my doctor, this was more just my own research to change up my health habits and know my body better. I love that it gives you insights specifically for you based on your data, and the app is very user friendly. I feel much better able to work toward my goals now.
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
5
I love it
on August 25, 2026
Posted by: ScottB
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I found the Lingo continuous glucose monitor comfortable to wear and easy to maintain. It stayed securely on my skin without much irritation, and the reading seemed consistent with what I expected. The sensor lasted well through normal daily activities, making it convenient without needing much attention.
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
4
Easy to apply
on August 25, 2026
Posted by: KrisT
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Lingo Glucose Biosensor was interesting to try. Simple to apply to the back of my arm. I couldn't even tell it was there after a few minutes. If you are curious how your glucose levels are affected by what food you eat or drink, highly recommend the Lingo. Crazy how juice, bread, pasta and even rice noodles would spike my glucose. Great to know and how to adjust what foods we eat.
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
4
Provides deeper health insights than simply tracking food and habits.
on August 24, 2026
Posted by: MichelleM
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was an interesting experience as someone who has never used a glucose monitor for medical purposes. I was curious to gain more insight into my health and was excited for the opportunity to try the lingo continuous glucose monitor. I would say it’s definitely a little nerve wracking if you don’t love needles, since you do have to prick the device in the back of your arm. That part was a bit uncomfortable. However I did like the insights I gained from the data the device provides. Set up and connection was very simple using the app, and it easily calibrated. Overall, I’m not sure I would choose to wear this again, however, it did assist in giving me a deeper insight to my health.
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
5
Everyone should try this for their health. So easy to use.
on August 24, 2026
Posted by: KrisP
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m so thankful I was able to test this product because I wouldn’t have thought to otherwise. First of all, it’s so easy and painless to put on, even though it initially might look intimidating to figure out and apply. I didn’t feel a single thing upon application and the “stick” of the device was so secure - I don’t know how they figured that out. You don’t even know you have it on.
The app - again, easy. The data it provides is very informative and laid out so intuitively. I didn’t think I’d be logging all my meals and snack - and you don’t need to - but the immediate feedback was so interesting that I looked forward to it. It’s fascinating to see what spikes my blood sugar and what doesn’t. Such valuable info to have as we age.
To my surprise, my blood sugar can run low. I learned I need to snack more to keep it at a good level. Seeing the data on what I’m feeding my body made eating healthier more fun. But also a good reminder that, for me, I need breakfast and some smaller snacks throughout the day to feel less foggy and more awake. I’d be happy to wear this year-round. Wonderful product.
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories