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Dexcom Stelo

Over-the-counter upper-arm glucose biosensor shows trends for adults not on insulin.

Keep in mind Do not use for problematic hypoglycemia. Medical decisions require consultation with a qualified professional.

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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Dexcom Stelo versus Abbott Lingo
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$99 USD≈ €89 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Store price · Listed
1 offer records & sources
$99 USD≈ €89 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Store price
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Dexcom

One-time purchase, two biosensors

Official displayed price; shipping destination, tax treatment and checkout not tested.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
$54 USD≈ €48 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Store price · Listed
3 offer records & sources
$54 USD≈ €48 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Store price
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Abbott

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
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Abbott

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
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Abbott

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
Designed forOver-the-counter upper-arm glucose biosensor shows trends for adults not on insulin. ↗Upper-arm glucose biosensor pairs with a wellness app for adults who do not use insulin. ↗
Form factorUpper-arm CGM biosensor ↗Upper-arm sensor with subcutaneous filament ↗
MeasurementContinuous interstitial glucose ↗Continuous interstitial glucose ↗
Wear DurationUp to 15 days ↗Up to 14 days ↗
ReadingsNot verifiedEvery minute ↗
Intended UsersAdults 18+ not on insulin, without problematic hypoglycemia ↗Adults 18+ not on insulin ↗
InterfaceStelo app for compatible smartphones ↗Not applicable to this category
Vision correctionNo prescription required in the US ↗Not applicable to this category
Purpose ClassOTC integrated continuous glucose monitor ↗Wellness; not intended to diagnose diabetes ↗
Warm UpNot applicable to this category60 minutes ↗
CompatibilityNot applicable to this categoryLingo app for iOS and Android ↗
KitNot applicable to this categorySensor, applicator and instructions ↗
AvailabilityOfficial product documentation checked. Country-specific fulfilment and checkout were not tested.Official product documentation checked. Country-specific fulfilment and checkout were not tested.
Important context
  • Do not use for problematic hypoglycemia. Medical decisions require consultation with a qualified professional.
  • The official sensor-life study reports 77.9% lasting a full 15 days.
  • Not for disease diagnosis. A manufacturer study reports 77.1% of sensors lasting the full 14 days.
Editorial pick & releaseNo editorial ranking recordedNo editorial ranking recorded
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-12

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.