by Abbott|4-week CGM|Wearable Glucose Tracker|See your glucose response to food, exercise, sleep|Continuous Glucose Monitor & App to support your health goals|Works with iOS and Android|UK Only

Waited till the 14 days was over to give full review. Fitting : very easy with the instructions, the adhesive was fine by itself although could buy extra coverings App : the app integration works seamlessly once the devise is connected the data was connected, twice had slight issue with Bluetooth connectivity but was easily resolved by either restarting phone or Bluetooth. Information : while it’s obvious that you will get higher spikes from excessive carbohydrates compared to protein and fats the data given gave more nuanced insights, ie for me not all carbohydrate quantities were equal, so elicited a bigger response than others, yes one could work out possibilities vis glycemic index etc but the visual in the moment readings were very useful and allowed one to play with strategies and see in real time if they worked. I only bought one but will get more at a future date to explore my choices again once insights integrated. Well worth the expense for those that want to understand this aspect of their health. For diabetics a different model is available.

Unfortunately the monitor dramatically understated my supposed glucose levels - I was really worried I was hypoglycaemic! I ended up buying a traditional pin-prick monitor to try and work out what was going on. This pin-prick monitor shows an 8mmol/l difference 😱. That’s a lot! Because the device looked like it was working, it’s taken me 8 days to realise there was a problem with it. I’ll be honest, I hated it. This is one of the most stressful things I’ve used in a long time. The constant measurement of your blood sugar, trying to relate it back to what you ate and how you feel is really horrible. It is easy to become obsessed, and that’s not healthy at all. I have a strong family history of diabetes, so wanted to understand how my eating habits could be improved to reduce my risk, but I don’t think this is a useful or healthy way of achieving that. The monitor pretends to be up-to-date to the minute, but if you read the literature there is actually a 15 minute lag in the results because they are actually measuring the fluid around your cells, not your blood. This means it is inviting you to make judgements on results in real time, but which aren’t actually real! It would be much better and healthier for the user if the monitor showed the 15 minute lag rather than pretending it is up to the minute. So I really don’t recommend, unless under medical supervision. And that is even before you take into account the fact the sensor wasn’t working properly, but there was nothing to indicate that there was a problem apart from some strange results. I would definitely recommend against buying.

This is a fantastic product. Easy to attach the sensor to your body i never felt anything as it went on. Easy clear instructions to set up and use. Once the app is downloaded its very self explanatory. This educated me so much on my eating habits. The foods that raised my glucose were surprising and not the foods i thought would do this. I have already implemented small changes to my diet that have made a difference to my glucose levels. The data stream is easy to see and understand on your phone. Its is so helpful to see the effect some foods can have on your body in real time. This sensor encouraged me to be a bit more active too. This sensor can be pricy but I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to instil changes to their wellbeing in relation to food/glucose levels. This is not just a gadget but a helpful tool designed to make you aware of your food/drink/exercise and how it impacts your body. It also gives helpful advice on changes and allows you to set goals if you wish.

DO NOT BOTHER with this product! It arrived quickly and was quite painless to attach, but it NEVER worked and was a complete waste of time. I tried uninstalling and installing a few times to see if it was just a glitch but it ALWAYS came up with the same message - "This App has a Bug" and NEVER actually worked. Very disappointing and frustrating as I was looking forward to getting more knowledge and information about My Glucose levels, but ABSOLUTELY USELESS and complete waste of time. Luckily Amazon refunded so I didn't lose the money but still Seriously disappointed I didn't even want to leave a single Star as a rating but Amazon won't allow to post the review without a rated review?!!

Diagnosed pre diabetic and spent months pricking fingers to take blood sugar levels. But I loved this as you can see the impact of food types in real time. Easy to apply and not painful. Last 2 weeks but over that time you can really experiment (I’m a graduate chemist so bit of a data nerd). You can download all your data to an excel spreadsheet for prosperity 😀.

I don't leave a lot of reviews, but I have to say that this CGM biosensor is a game changer. I am on day three, and so far, so good. It was so easy to use; I watched a YT video shorts and followed the instructions, and within seconds my sensor was on and I was ready to start my day with my CGM strapped to my arm. It was not painful; I hardly felt a thing. It is no hindrance to my lifestyle at all; I can get on with my day as normal and sleep well with no issues. I love that I am seeing what's happening in my body in real time. It shows you what's happening to your blood sugars, how your body interprets and uses food, and your stress levels; it really helps you to stay in control and to know exactly what's going on with your health. Also, to ensure that the sensor stays on, I also purchased adhesive pads for extra security (this thing is not going anywhere until I am ready to remove it in the next 11 days). It is my first time using a CGM, and Lingo so far has made it a very pleasant and easy experience. At the end of the 14 days, I will leave an update and whether I still stand by my current review. Hope this helps someone.

not the most reliable, it keeps losing contact every few hours. but does reconnect after a few minutes . the results are reliable and agree with a blood dip test. If it could stay connected i would have given it more stars

Ok if your blood sugar is below 11.1 anything higher and it doesn’t register, ok for hypo or if your worried you’ve got low sugars - no good for high sugars - very sensitive to knocks and bangs - takes 1 hr to sync - loss of connection frequently