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According to the FDA, over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) became a reality in 2024, enabling consumers to purchase devices without a prescription. The Abbott Lingo system is one such device, designed specifically for non-diabetic adults for general health and wellness tracking.

According to research from Abbott's Lingo team, managing glucose spikes can significantly improve aspects of well-being, including energy, mood, and focus. The Lingo app helps users achieve this by quantifying these spikes into a single metric called 'Lingo Count'. By understanding how to change your Lingo count, you gain control over a key aspect of your personal health journey.

According to the Abbott Lingo system, a metric translating glucose spikes into a single daily number, a lower Lingo count is the ultimate goal for users aiming to improve their metabolic health. This quantitative score reflects the metabolic strain placed on the body by significant rises in glucose levels throughout the day. A consistent reduction in this count over time has been linked to lower average glucose levels and spending less time above the healthy glucose range.

With over 6 million users of its FreeStyle Libre platform, Abbott is extending its glucose monitoring technology with Lingo by Abbott, an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor for health-conscious adults. This biowearable is designed not for managing diabetes but for providing real-time insights into how food, exercise, and stress impact an individual's unique glucose patterns.