Abbott rolls out Lingo glucose wearable for real-time insights at £59

Abbott is promoting a new consumer wearable called Lingo this holiday season that the company says continuously monitors how a wearer’s body responds to food, exercise and stress, translating glucose trends into smartphone-based insights. The device is being marketed as an affordable option for people who want real-time feedback on spikes and dips in blood glucose that may affect energy, focus and mood, and the manufacturer lists the price at £59.

According to Abbott, Lingo is a small sensor worn on the body that collects continuous glucose data and sends readings to a companion app. The company describes the product as a tool for understanding short-term physiological responses to everyday activities rather than as a device for medical diagnosis. The app reportedly highlights patterns such as post-meal glucose rises or stress-related fluctuations and presents that information in formats intended to be easy for consumers to interpret.

Abbott is positioning Lingo as a gift option for people concerned about fatigue, stress or energy management, and as a way to give users personalised feedback before problems emerge. Marketing materials emphasize behavioural and lifestyle uses,...