Abbott Lingo
Upper-arm glucose biosensor pairs with a wellness app for adults who do not use insulin.
Keep in mind Not for disease diagnosis. A manufacturer study reports 77.1% of sensors lasting the full 14 days.
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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.
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| Prices · all markets | $54 USD≈ €48 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Store price · Listed 3 offer records & sources$54 USD≈ €48 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Store price ListedAbbott Two-week plan: one 14-day biosensor Official displayed price; shipping destination, tax treatment and checkout not tested.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12$89 USD≈ €80 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Store price ListedAbbott Four-week plan: two 14-day biosensors Official displayed price; shipping destination, tax treatment and checkout not tested.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12$249 USD / 12 weeks≈ €223 EUR / 12 weeksECB 2026-10-12 US · Membership bundle ListedAbbott 12-week auto-renewing plan: six biosensors Auto-renews at $249 every 12 weeks unless cancelled.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12 | Price not verified 0 offer records & sourcesNo verified price in this audit. |
| Designed for | Upper-arm glucose biosensor pairs with a wellness app for adults who do not use insulin. ↗ | Over-the-counter glucose system announced for adults with type 2 diabetes who do not use insulin. ↗ |
| Form factor | Upper-arm sensor with subcutaneous filament ↗ | Continuous glucose biosensor ↗ |
| Measurement | Continuous interstitial glucose ↗ | Interstitial glucose monitoring ↗ |
| Wear Duration | Up to 14 days ↗ | Not verified |
| Readings | Every minute ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Warm Up | 60 minutes ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Compatibility | Lingo app for iOS and Android ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Intended Users | Adults 18+ not on insulin ↗ | Adults 18+ with type 2 diabetes, not using insulin ↗ |
| Purpose Class | Wellness; not intended to diagnose diabetes ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| Kit | Sensor, applicator and instructions ↗ | Not applicable to this category |
| USRegulatory | Not applicable to this category | FDA OTC iCGM clearance announced June 2024 ↗ |
| Interface | Not applicable to this category | CGM system for glucose-pattern review ↗ |
| Availability | Official product documentation checked. Country-specific fulfilment and checkout were not tested. | Official 2024 clearance announcement confirmed; no current exact Libre Rio retail launch or price verified. |
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| Editorial pick & release | No editorial ranking recorded | No editorial ranking recorded |
| Evidence | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12 | Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13 |
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