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Abbott Libre Rio

Over-the-counter glucose system announced for adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin.

Keep in mind FDA clearance is not proof of released sales. Lingo and Libre-family specifications are not substituted.

Dexcom G7

Prescription continuous glucose system for people with diabetes, including children from age two.

Keep in mind No unverified insurance copay is treated as a device retail price.

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Abbott Libre Rio versus Dexcom G7
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Abbott Libre Rio - Abbott photograph of FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor hardware. FDA's Libre Rio review confirms identical sensor hardware; this is not a Rio-branded kit or app photograph.
Biosensors & health · AbbottAbbott Libre RioAnnounced
Dexcom G7 - Manufacturer product imagery; shown for product identification.
Biosensors & health · DexcomDexcom G7Clinical
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Price not verified
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No verified price in this audit.

£51.25 GBP≈ €61 EUR · $68 USDECB 2026-10-12UK · Store price · Manufacturer listing; checkout and exact stock not independently verified
1 offer records & sources
£51.25 GBP≈ €61 EUR · $68 USDECB 2026-10-12 UK · Store price
Manufacturer listing; checkout and exact stock not independently verified

Dexcom

One original G7 10-day sensor; receiver excluded

UK maker-store one 10-day G7 sensor is GBP 51.25 excluding VAT. This offer is original G7, not G7 15 Day; receiver and optional recurring plans are separate.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-13
Designed forOver-the-counter glucose system announced for adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin. ↗Prescription continuous glucose system for people with diabetes, including children from age two. ↗
Form factorContinuous glucose biosensor ↗Wearable glucose sensor ↗
MeasurementInterstitial glucose monitoring ↗Continuous interstitial glucose ↗
Intended UsersAdults 18+ with type 2 diabetes, not using insulin ↗People with type 1, type 2 or gestational diabetes; ages 2+ ↗
USRegulatoryFDA OTC iCGM clearance announced June 2024 ↗Not applicable to this category
InterfaceCGM system for glucose-pattern review ↗Compatible app or receiver ↗
ConnectivityNot applicable to this categoryCompatible pump, pen and health-app integrations ↗
Purpose ClassNot applicable to this categoryMedical CGM ↗
AvailabilityOfficial 2024 clearance announcement confirmed; no current exact Libre Rio retail launch or price verified.Exact original G7 UK manufacturer shop offer verified. This price excludes VAT and is not the US G7 15 Day model.
Important context
  • FDA clearance is not proof of released sales. Lingo and Libre-family specifications are not substituted.
  • Image is qualified shared FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor hardware based on the FDA identity finding. Exact Rio-branded packaging/app photograph and current released offer remain unverified.
  • No unverified insurance copay is treated as a device retail price.
Editorial pick & releaseNo editorial ranking recordedNo editorial ranking recorded
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13

Battery claims use different conditions and are not a controlled benchmark. “Not verified” is an evidence gap, not a missing feature. Prices are dated regional snapshots. Deposits, bundles and historical launch prices are labelled. Brightness measurement methods and battery workloads vary by manufacturer.