The Lingo by Abbott is a smart, wearable device that provides personalised insights to help users understand how their body reacts to food, exercise, and stress
Keeping tabs on your health has never been easier, thanks to smartwatches and other wearable tech. However, many of these devices focus solely on exercise, neglecting the broader picture of overall health.
Enter Lingo by Abbott – a clever wearable device designed to help you understand how your body reacts to food, exercise, and stress. This gadget is for anyone looking to kickstart their New Year with healthier habits, offering personalised insights that take the guesswork out of wellness.
With a price tag of £59, Lingo can be bought without a prescription from Lingo, Amazon, and Boots, making it a thoughtful and tech-savvy addition Christmas gifts.
Lingo combines a continuous glucose sensor with a coaching app, providing real-time feedback on glucose levels via a small biosensor worn on the back of the arm. By monitoring how their body responds, users can make minor tweaks to manage energy, hunger, weight, and even improve sleep – helping to turn insights into lasting healthy habits.
The data from the monitor is sent directly to the Lingo app, which offers insights that can help users manage energy levels, distinguish between genuine hunger and cravings, and adopt habits that support weight management. The app also provides coaching and personalised tips, they say assists users in making informed decisions about food, exercise, and stress management, reports the Daily Record.
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The brand asserts that this allows individuals to see the immediate impact of their decisions, encouraging sustainable changes without any guesswork. According to Lingo’s research, three out of four users find glucose tracking effective in achieving health objectives, while studies suggest that stable glucose levels can positively influence sleep and energy.
Abbott’s recent Glucose Gap Report discloses that one in three Brits live with prediabetes and two in three are overweight, while nine out of 10 set health goals at the start of the year. Lingo maintains it assists in bridging the gap between perception and reality, offering users data-driven insight into their own bodies.
Furthermore, the device is user-friendly and non-invasive, designed for everyday life. Once applied, it operates discreetly in the background, transmitting continuous glucose data to the app.
There’s no need for regular manual checks, and users can review patterns, track progress and adjust habits at their own pace.
For alternatives, for those who are solely interested in tracking their fitness and not their overall health, Amazon currently has the Google Fitbit Inspire 3 for £84. This tracks heart rate, stress levels and also creates a sleep profile.
The sinocare Blood Glucose Meter for £16.99 on Amazon is another option. It includes a sinocare blood glucose monitor safe-accu2 and strips, lancing devices, a pain-free lancing pen and case.
Lingo has brought in positive reviews on Trustpilot, with one customer stating: “This Lingo was the best ever, it never stopped working, unless you go to far away from your phone then you loose connection. It worked all the time, absolutely brilliant. It showed me that I can only eat very little sugar in a day, which is something I didn’t realise. Fabulous, worked a treat, highly recommended, thank you. Would 100% get again if I need.”
Another customer observed: “The application of their biosensor is easy enough if you follow instructions. I was shocked to learn how various foods impact my blood sugar levels. The biosensor definitely helps me make better choices about my nutrition.”
A third customer noted: “I have just finished using the Lingo device a week ago. It really exceeded my expectations. I am 63 and pre-diabetic. I learnt a huge amount.”
Nevertheless, some buyers provided constructive feedback, with one pointing out: “Still has room for improvement.”
Another mentioned: “Overall this is a good product for someone who would need to watch glucose levels, not sure what – if any – benefit I got from it to be honest, it was interesting to see how food’s effects your levels real time. The application was painless and hassle free.”
The Lingo device can be bought without a prescription from Lingo, Amazon and Boots.