‘Brilliant’ little well being gadget may help enhance vitality, weight and sleep
The wearable glucose monitor tracks blood sugar levels in real-time, helping users understand how their body responds to food.
With the rise of smartwatches and wearable tech, monitoring health is now easier than ever. However, many devices focus solely on exercise, neglecting a holistic view of health.
This is where Lingo by Abbott comes in, offering a smart wearable device designed to help users understand their body’s response to food, exercise, and stress. Ideal for those looking to kickstart the New Year with improved health habits, Lingo provides personalised insights that eliminate the guesswork from wellness.
Retailing at £59, shoppers can get Lingo without a prescription from Lingo, Amazon, and Boots, making it a thoughtful and tech-savvy addition to Christmas gift lists. The wearable device pairs a continuous glucose sensor with a coaching app, providing real-time feedback on glucose levels via a small biosensor worn on the back of the arm.
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By understanding their body’s reactions, users can make minor adjustments to manage energy, hunger, weight, and even enhance sleep quality, turning insights into enduring healthy habits. Data from the monitor is streamed to the Lingo app, which offers insights to help users manage energy levels, distinguish between genuine hunger and cravings, and adopt habits conducive to weight management.
The app also provides coaching and personalised tips, assisting users in making informed decisions about food, exercise, and stress management. The company claims that this approach enables individuals to see the immediate impact of their choices, promoting sustainable changes without any guesswork, reports the Express.
Lingo’s research indicates that three out of four users find glucose tracking effective in achieving health goals. Moreover, studies suggest that stable glucose levels can enhance sleep and energy.
Abbott’s recent Glucose Gap Report reveals that one third of Brits are living with prediabetes and two thirds are overweight, while nine out of ten set health goals at the start of the year. Lingo asserts that it aids in bridging the gap between perception and reality by providing users with data-driven insights into their own bodies.
Furthermore, the device is user-friendly and non-invasive, designed for everyday use. Once activated, it operates discreetly in the background, transmitting continuous glucose data to the app.
This eliminates the need for regular manual checks, allowing users to review patterns, monitor progress, and adjust habits at their own speed. For those seeking alternatives or simply wishing to track their fitness rather than overall health, Amazon currently offers the Google Fitbit Inspire 3 for £59 (was £84.99), which tracks heart rate, stress levels, and creates a sleep profile.
Another option is the sinocare Blood Glucose Meter at £19.99. This includes a sinocare blood glucose monitor safe-accu2 and strips, lancing devices, a pain-free lancing pen, and a case.
But Lingo by Abbott has earned impressive reviews from customers on Trustpilot, with one user saying: “This Lingo was the best ever, it never stopped working, unless you go too 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. Worked a treat, highly recommended. Would 100% get again.”
Another said: “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 shared: “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.”
However, some customers offered constructive criticism, with one saying it ‘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.”
Lingo can be purchased without a prescription from the Lingo website, Amazon and Boots.
