CNBC September 5, 2024
Ashley Capoot

Key Points

– Abbott Laboratories on Thursday announced its over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor Lingo is available in the U.S.

– Lingo can be purchased without a prescription, and it’s intended for adults who do not take insulin that want to improve their overall health and wellness.

– Users can buy one sensor online for $49, two sensors for $89 or six sensors for $249.

Abbott Laboratories announced Thursday its over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor Lingo is available in the U.S. starting at $49.

Lingo is part of an emerging class of consumer-friendly biosensors that people can use to learn how their bodies respond to food, exercise, sleep and stress. These devices, called continuous glucose monitors, are small sensors that stick...

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