Keeping track of ones health has never been easier thanks to smartwatches and wearable tech, yet many people still focus mainly on exercise. That's where Lingo by Abbott comes in - a smart wearable designed to help the user understand how the body responds to food, exercise and stress.
Perfect for anyone looking to go into the New Year with healthier habits, Lingo offers personalised insights that take the guesswork out of wellbeing. Retailing at £59, Lingo can be purchased with a prescription from Lingo, Amazon, and Boots and it would make a thoughtful, tech-forward Christmas gift.
Combining a continuous glucose sensor with a coaching app, the device provides real-time feedback on glucose levels via a discreet biosensor worn on the back of the arm. By tracking these responses, users can make simple, informed adjustments to improve energy, manage hunger, support weight goals and even enhance sleep, turning everyday awareness into sustainable healthy habits.
The data from the monitor is streamed to the Lingo app, which offers insights that can aid users in managing energy levels, distinguishing genuine hunger from cravings, and adopting habits that support weight management. The app also provides coaching and personalised tips, helping users make informed decisions about food, exercise, and stress management.
The brand asserts that this feature allows individuals to witness the immediate effects of their choices, encouraging sustainable shifts without any guesswork. According to Lingo's research, three out of four users find glucose monitoring effective in achieving health goals, while studies suggest that stable glucose levels can positively impact sleep and energy, as reported by the Express.
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Abbott's recent Glucose Gap Report discloses that one in three Brits are living with prediabetes and two in three are overweight. With as many as nine out of 10 people setting health objectives at the beginning of the year, Lingo maintains that it helps to close 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 daily life. Once attached, it quietly works in the background, sending continuous glucose data to the app.
There's no requirement for regular manual checks, and users can examine patterns, monitor progress and modify habits at their own speed.
For anyone more interested in focusing on fitness data alone, Amazon currently has the Google Fitbit Inspire 3 reduced to £62.99. This monitors your heart rate and stress levels amongst other things, and also creates a sleep profile.
The sinocare Blood Glucose Meter for £16.99 on Amazon is another option. It comes with a sinocare blood glucose monitor safe-accu2 and strips, lancing devices, a pain-free lancing pen and case.
Lingo has plenty of 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 reviewer 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 purchasers were a little less impressed with one simply stating: "Still has room for improvement."
Another said: "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 purchased without a prescription from Lingo, Amazon and Boots.