Customer reviews from Abbott Laboratories
Abbott - Lingo Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) & App (Pack of 2). Made by Abbott. Know the impact of what you eat - White
Average customer rating
4.5
(573 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 573 reviews
5 Stars
374
4 Stars
127
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
9
1 Star
11
78%of customers recommend this product.
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7 out of
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Customer Reviews for Abbott - Lingo Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) & App (Pack of 2). Made by Abbott. Know the impact of what you eat - White
Customer Rating
5
This glucose monitor offers exceptional sensitivity, sleek design, and precise data, making it indispensable for my daily diabetes management.
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: JenifferG
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This glucose monitor is truly impressive. The sensitive of its measurements ensures I catch every small fluctuation. The design is sleek and easy to use, and the alarm is perfectly timed, never missing a beat. Plus, the data it provides is highly precise, giving me confidence in every reading. I couldn’t ask for a better tool in managing my diabetes.
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
5
Easy, accurate, and comfortable real-time monitoring
on March 20, 2026
Posted by: SulayP
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The readings are fast and clear through the app, allowing continuous monitoring without complications. I like that it provides real-time data and useful alerts. The adhesive stays secure during daily activities. It’s ideal for anyone looking to track their health in a simple and practical way.
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
5
Lingo Glucose Monitor.
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: DanielaA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using this glucose monitor for a while, and my experience has been very positive. It is easy to use, even for people who are not very familiar with this type of device . The screen is clear, and the results appear quickly, which is very convenient for daily use. Thanks
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
5
Very useful
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: KhiaraS
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It’s super convenient, barely noticeable on my skin, and I love being able to check my levels anytime without finger pricks. It gives me peace of mind and helps me stay on track with my health. The app is easy to use , the instructions are easy to understand too
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
4
Love this continuous glucose monitor
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: EmB4
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This monitor stays on great! I roll in my sleep , take hot baths, etc & it has stayed on through it all. It monitors great with minute - minute readings and also have a logging option for your food / daily activities. I definitely recommend this monitor for anyone looking to monitor for diet / lifestyle purposes. It can have some moments were it’s a gives off a low reading but only while sleeping on it / in hot baths etc so definitely would not rely on this for any medical purposes.
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
5
This monitor is so fascinating!
on March 19, 2026
Posted by: RachaelL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The lingo continuous glucose monitor has pleasantly surprised and FASCINATED me. I had never given much thought to what my glucose was doing during the day but have found myself constantly checking in to see what is affecting it. Exercise, rest, food, Etc. on the app you are able to “log events” that coincide with spikes/ drops in your glucose which helps the app understand your activity more. The initial application had me worried and scared because I wasn’t sure if it would hurt or not but the application was literally nothing! Shockingly painless and effortless. There are clear instructions for the process: cleaning, alcohol wipe, and drying.. then proper placement. I felt nothing and cannot even tell I am wearing it. It is small, light, and painless. It adheres during showers / sweating without issue too. The sensor is able to send notifications if your device isn’t reachable. It is advised not to use this in substitution for proper medical diagnosis but as a curious person it is interesting to see how my body is working. You are able to set goals that you would like to see your body achieve and work with towards them. Recommend to any health conscious person! Knowledge is power :)
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
4
Good option for a CGM
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: JanN
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Having used other OTC continuous glucose monitors in the past during my pregnancy, I was excited to try the Lingo to see how my blood sugar is doing now that baby has arrived.
Application, wear, and removal - the Lingo was in two pieces that you have to assemble together before application. It wasn't the most intuitive for me and I was worried that I was going to screw up somehow. Luckily that didn't happen and the application itself was a breeze. The application itself wasn't painful, but I did have a bit of soreness and skin irritation the first 2 days. The Lingo doesn't come with an overpatch, so it was just barely holding on by the end of the 14 days. It was easy to just peel off when the sensor was done. The filament for the Lingo was thicker than I was expecting
Glucose monitoring - this was the main purpose for me. As with other CGM sensors, the first 2 to 3 days were an adjustment period for the measurements when compared to finger pricks. After that the Lingo is pretty accurate (within 3-5mg) when compared to finger pricks. I also like how my glucose level was updated every minute.
App - when creating an account for the app, I had to select a goal, but none of the options are relevant to me. As someone who had gestational diabetes, I wanted to make sure I was not veering into T2 zone. But because the app has to create a "plan", I was forced to select something in order to proceed. I feel like a lot of the information/challenges/discoveries were just not relevant for me. I did like all the recipe that were in the app. The Lingo Count is another thing that I feel kind of meh about. I do like how it provides an easy to understand visual to your spikes. But I don't like how the app doesn't seem to pickup on the events I had entered as the leads into the spikes. The system will generate a blank event at the time they assumed for the spike even though I might have logged then a meal that was 3 minutes before the system generated event. Since I only tried out 1 sensor, I don't know if this is something the system learns overtime to adjust.
Despite not being a fan of the app, I still think the Lingo is a great OTC CGM, especially at the price point.
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories
Customer Rating
3
Pretty cool
on March 18, 2026
Posted by: LoB1
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Using a glucose monitor is something that is very new to me but has been very interesting. Prior to this I haven’t ever checked my glucose levels but know that as I am getting older this is something to be aware of. This monitor is very simple to use. There is an app that helps you set it up right out the box. Once you insert it on you really don’t feel anything. Everything connects via Bluetooth but that is where I experienced a few problems. My sensor kept losing connection resulting in having to turn Bluetooth off and on a few times
Each day. I even had to restart my phone to get it to connect. That became annoying. It is also pretty inexpensive if you are just looking to see how to better manage your glucose levels and work on eating better. It was pretty neat to be able
To constantly track your glucose and see what things spike it throughout the day. The sensor did manage to stay in place throughout my time but it can get knocked or pulled on if you’re not careful. I also noticed that my adhesive started coming off around say 9 or 10. It did manage to stay on the 14 days but it became kind of loose and made me nervous it would just fall off but it didn’t.
All in all pretty neat device that I would use again
Each day. I even had to restart my phone to get it to connect. That became annoying. It is also pretty inexpensive if you are just looking to see how to better manage your glucose levels and work on eating better. It was pretty neat to be able
To constantly track your glucose and see what things spike it throughout the day. The sensor did manage to stay in place throughout my time but it can get knocked or pulled on if you’re not careful. I also noticed that my adhesive started coming off around say 9 or 10. It did manage to stay on the 14 days but it became kind of loose and made me nervous it would just fall off but it didn’t.
All in all pretty neat device that I would use again
Written by a customer while visiting Abbott Laboratories