Tag: Glucose tracking

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 a 2024 report, millions of people use apps like MyFitnessPal to manage their health, and for those with diabetes, tracking blood sugar is vital. The question is, can you track glucose on MyFitnessPal directly? The answer is nuanced, depending on your device and how you approach data logging, but modern solutions make it possible.

According to Abbott, the Lingo biosensor is an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system intended for adults aged 18 and older who are not on insulin to better understand their metabolic health. This guide will show you how to use Lingo Abbott to track your body's glucose responses to diet, exercise, and stress for personalized health insights.

Over 80% of prediabetic individuals don't know they have the condition, a state where insulin resistance develops years before type 2 diabetes is diagnosed. A Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) is a powerful tool revolutionizing nutrition by providing real-time data on how your body processes food, stress, and activity.