Two OTC continuous glucose monitors won awards at CES – and you can try them now

Dexcom announced its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device at CES 2025, while Abbott showed off its device launched at CES 2022 and available to consumers since last year. Many people with diabetes and insulin-related health conditions struggle to find accessible and affordable care, making these products a potential game-changer in healthcare.

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People without diabetes also use blood sugar monitoring to adjust their eating habits and improve their overall health. Thus, Abbott’s Lingo and Dexcom’s Stelo could benefit a wide variety of users.

Dexcom Stelo tracks glucose levels 24/7

This CGM is designed for general wellness tracking, but Dexcom emphasizes that it was also designed to empower people with type 2 diabetes who are not on insulin and prediabetics aged 18 or older. The sensor, a “small, flexible wire,” is inserted under your skin by an applicator and tracks glucose levels 24/7. Each sensor lasts up to 30 days and is connected to an app on your iPhone or Android that provides your readings.

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Previously, the company sold similar devices, but they were much more expensive and sometimes required insurance to make them accessible.

You can order the Stelo glucose biosensor at $90 per month or for a one-time purchase of $100. Using its app requires at least iOS 16.2 or Android 12. Stelo also offers FSA or HSA reimbursements, but check eligibility.

Lingo monitors for general well-being

The Abbott Lingo is very similar to the Stelo, but the Lingo has a wear time of 14 days. This device also requires users to be 18 years or older and not on insulin. It uses your blood sugar data to make personalized suggestions to help you take better control of your lifestyle. It offers coaching, a companion app and personal information on eating habits, stressors and exercise.

This device is also inserted into your arm using a thin, flexible filament via an applicator, but the website says most people find the process painless. The Lingo app is iOS only, so the service is only offered to iPhone users at the moment.

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THE Lingo Consumer CGM Monitor is available now at three pricing tiers: a 2-week plan for $49, a 4-week plan for $89 and a 12-week subscription for $249.

Abbott’s Lingo and Dexcom’s Stelo were both digital health winners at CES 2025.