Abbott’s Lingo CGM Launches on Android, Widening Access to Real-Time Glucose Insights

The system, previously limited to Apple iOS, is aimed at adults not on insulin who want to understand how food, movement, and stress affect glucose patterns.

Abbott has expanded the availability of its over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor (CGM), Lingo, to Android devices, giving millions of additional users access to real-time glucose data. The system, previously limited to Apple iOS, is aimed at adults not on insulin who want to understand how food, movement, and stress affect glucose patterns.

According to Abbott, 95% of Lingo users report developing new habits based on their glucose tracking. The company stated that continuous glucose insights may help individuals make small, actionable changes connected to energy, sleep, focus, and overall metabolic health.

Addressing Glucose Awareness Gaps

Glucose is a primary fuel source for the body, yet four out of five Americans reportedly do not recognize it as a key health indicator. Lingo attempts to bridge this awareness gap by offering data on how daily choices influence glucose levels, hunger, mood, and energy.

“Prediabetes affects more than 98 million U.S. adults, and 80% remain undiagnosed,” said Amy McKenzie, Ph.D., head of Medical Affairs for Abbott’s Lingo business. She noted that lifestyle adjustments and glucose awareness may help manage or reverse elevated glucose levels.

The system includes Lingo Count™, a metric quantifying the size and duration of glucose spikes. Abbott reports that users with elevated glucose levels who lowered their Lingo Count over three months saw improvements, including a 50% reduction in time spent above the healthy range and a 10% drop in average glucose.

Protein Supplementation Shows Glucose Benefits

Abbott has released new real-world data showing that protein supplementation — such as high-protein nutritional drinks — is associated with lower glucose levels. Users logging protein intake had 15% lower odds of glucose spikes and a 2 mg/dL reduction in average glucose compared to days without supplementation.

Effects were more significant among individuals with obesity, who had 18% lower odds of spikes and a 3 mg/dL average glucose reduction. Abbott highlighted that extended time above healthy glucose ranges is linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, suggesting a potential supportive role for protein intake in metabolic management.

Continuous glucose monitoring, the company noted, can help individuals recognize how daily behaviors influence glucose stability over time.

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