Expanding the Market
introduces Lingo, a wearable glucose sensor aimed at non-diabetics, to track how food and activity influence glucose levels, mood, energy, and sleep quality.
Competing with 's , Lingo marks a strategic shift for Abbott, targeting the broader wellness market beyond diabetes, with prices ranging from $49 for a two-week supply to $249 for a 12-week supply.
Challenges and Considerations
Despite the potential benefits, questions remain about affordability, with concerns that not everyone can bear the cost of continuous glucose monitoring, raising issues of health equity.
Medical professionals express caution regarding the long-term health impacts of such devices on non-diabetics and emphasize the need for further research to validate the usefulness of glucose monitoring for this population.