by Abbott|4-week CGM|Wearable Glucose Tracker|See your glucose response to food, exercise, sleep|Continuous Glucose Monitor & App to support your health goals|Works with iOS and Android|UK Only

I found it very easy to apply and the information it provided was extremely useful. My breakfast, which I thought was healthy was giving me huge glucose spikes. This device has helped me change my habits. Furthermore, it stopped sending data on day 13. Lingo app advised I call Lingo and they sent me a replacement as they are guaranteed to work for 14 days. Very good health tech. I would recommend.

I bought one of these five months ago and was very pleased with how easy it was to set up and use to monitor my glucose levels. After a period on a changed diet I bought another to see where I am now. So: The first one wouldn’t pair properly, the sensor said it was faulty so I sent it back to Amazon which replaced it the same day - very impressive. The replacement sensor fell off my arm so I refitted it but it would not work at all. As for unit one went through the troubleshooting stuff but no joy. Maybe this is a pair from a bad batch but for me the product is far less dependable now. I’ve asked for a refund.

Waited till the 14 days was over to give full review. Fitting : very easy with the instructions, the adhesive was fine by itself although could buy extra coverings App : the app integration works seamlessly once the devise is connected the data was connected, twice had slight issue with Bluetooth connectivity but was easily resolved by either restarting phone or Bluetooth. Information : while it’s obvious that you will get higher spikes from excessive carbohydrates compared to protein and fats the data given gave more nuanced insights, ie for me not all carbohydrate quantities were equal, so elicited a bigger response than others, yes one could work out possibilities vis glycemic index etc but the visual in the moment readings were very useful and allowed one to play with strategies and see in real time if they worked. I only bought one but will get more at a future date to explore my choices again once insights integrated. Well worth the expense for those that want to understand this aspect of their health. For diabetics a different model is available.

First application really was painless, I was actually quite surprised after noticing the size of the needle. I do think it would be good if they included an alcohol wipe as it says to use one in the application instructions. Luckily I did have one at home so could follow all the steps correctly. After applying the biosensor connecting to my phone was so easy. Once the app was installed and went through the initial questions I just had to tap my phone to the sensor and it connected instantly. It takes a hour to set up but you can get on with things and then come back to the app later. It was really interesting to see how my glucose levels changed throughout the day and how different things affected it. The options to add information like meals and exercise so you could see how those changed glucose levels was also quite brilliant. And the addition of challenges was a great way to encourage healthy habits. Most of the time I completely forgot I was even wearing the sensor but unfortunately after 5 days I caught it quite roughly on a doorframe and the sensor ripped half off. The needle dislodged so I was unable to stick it back down and had to completely remove. The other half was still stuck quite well so I’m sure would have stayed put with no problem if I hadn’t caught it. I got in touch with support and they sent out a replacement straight away and it arrived the next working day. This time when I I applied the sensor it hurt a little and it appeared to bleed slightly. It wasn’t as comfortable as where I had applied the first sensor and ached like it was bruised occasionally if I leant on it. After a few days this calmed down and was much better. I think with practice you would know the best spots to apply. Although this does appear to be quite expensive I think this is a pretty useful device. The fact that it continuously updates is quite fantastic. And for those wanting to monitor and improve their health it may be worth the price. Tried for free #hometesterclub

The biosensor was easy to apply and stayed in place pretty well, until the last couple of days when it started to come off after I knocked it. I was expecting to feel it being put in place, but couldn’t feel it at all. Once in place I didn’t know it was there, until knocking it in the last couple of days. I can see it would be useful for people who want / need to monitor their glucose levels but to be honest, after the initial novelty had worn off, I had to make a conscious effort to pick it up and log in. I’m sure it would be very useful for those athletes who are working on improving performance but I didn’t feel it was necessary for myself at the ‘general fitness’ level. Also quite expensive.

I am somewhat disillusioned with the lingo sensor. The app after a few hours failed to register daily data/lingo score, and advised me that there was no data and that I should seek help which I did via the customer help. I waited for nearly 3 days and despite sending screen shots was repeatedly asked for answers to multiple questions about operating systems, reloading apps, having the latest updates etc. which was very frustrating. The ‘bot’ help is of little help and took my details - no one works over the weekend. I wasn’t advised of the possible things to try by the automated service and rather waited for days to receive a list of information to send them. While I realise, lingo don’t want to be posting out replacement sensors if they can avoid, it’s not great for the customer. I sent screen shots of the data not working, and was repeatedly asked about how I’d applied, if I’d rebooted, updated app, what phone operating system I was using- a big list. I have been unable to use the app for 5 days of the sensor and it’s frustrating. A replacement would be acceptable but I get the impression, that Abbot wants to avoid this option at all costs. It’s not a seamless or easy process.

This is a fantastic product. Easy to attach the sensor to your body i never felt anything as it went on. Easy clear instructions to set up and use. Once the app is downloaded its very self explanatory. This educated me so much on my eating habits. The foods that raised my glucose were surprising and not the foods i thought would do this. I have already implemented small changes to my diet that have made a difference to my glucose levels. The data stream is easy to see and understand on your phone. Its is so helpful to see the effect some foods can have on your body in real time. This sensor encouraged me to be a bit more active too. This sensor can be pricy but I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to instil changes to their wellbeing in relation to food/glucose levels. This is not just a gadget but a helpful tool designed to make you aware of your food/drink/exercise and how it impacts your body. It also gives helpful advice on changes and allows you to set goals if you wish.

I bought 2 items. First item had difficulty to connect to the phone, so I requested a replacement which was delivered very quickly. My another item fell off the arm after 24 hours. The replacement that came in - despite me eating and having some drinks - sugar level stays low which is clinically impossible. I would not recommend using this item. Out of all 3 I got - none of them properly worked. Just threw away my money