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Does CGM Tell the Whole Story? A Second Look at Lingo for Metabolic Monitoring
I recently revisited Lingo, Abbott’s direct-to-consumer continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, after a new wave of clients began seeking guidance on how to use it to support metabolic health, including diabetes prevention, insulin…
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Blood Sugar Trends: Defining What’s Truly “Normal”
With the rise of direct-to-consumer continuous glucose monitoring, there has been growing interest in understanding blood sugar trends. Reasons for CGM use include to improve metabolic health, prevent diabetes, enhance sports performance and…
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Product Review: Lingo by Abbott
It must be my lucky week — another over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring system, this time from Abbott. It’s crazy to think that these products were once available only by prescription, and now we…
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Product Review: Stelo by Dexcom
Continuous glucose monitoring without a prescription is finally here—introducing Dexcom Stelo! The Stelo Glucose Biosensor System (Stelo) is an over-the-counter device that delivers real-time glucose data, no prescription required. Designed for convenience and…
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Over-the-Counter CGM Coming to a Pharmacy Shelf Near You
This has been the summer of over-the-counter CGM announcements. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), once only accessible through prescriptions, are now becoming readily available over the counter. This shift marks a significant step forward…
Diabetes Care and Education
