Dexcom Stelo vs Abbott Lingo Which OTC CGM Is Right for You

Dexcom Stelo and Abbott Lingo are the only two over-the-counter continuous glucose monitors available in the US in 2026 — no prescription required. Both work on Apple and Android, both use 15-day sensors, and both are priced similarly. But there are key differences that matter depending on how you plan to use your CGM data.

I'm Karen Kennedy, MS, CN, IFNCP, a functional nutritionist specializing in CGM implementation. I walk my clients through this exact comparison before they order anything — and in this video I'm breaking it down for you.

In this video, you'll learn:

✔️How the Stelo app compares to the Lingo app — and which is easier to get started with
✔️What the Lingo Count feature is and why some of my clients love it while others ignore it
✔️The one feature Stelo has that Lingo doesn't — and why it matters if you're working with a practitioner
✔️How to download your Lingo data and what's missing from that export
✔️Which OTC CGM I recommend if you plan to work with a nutritionist or health coach

Key Takeaways:

✔️Both Stelo and Lingo now work on Apple and Android smartphones
✔️The Stelo app is simpler and easier for beginners; the Lingo app has more features including the Lingo Count meal evaluation tool
✔️Stelo allows direct data sharing with a provider; Lingo currently does not — you can only download a data file
✔️If you want practitioner support with your CGM data, Stelo is the better choice right now
Lingo's provider sharing feature may be coming, but it is not available as of 2026

If you're comparing Dexcom Stelo vs Abbott Lingo for blood sugar management, prediabetes, insulin resistance, or general metabolic health monitoring, this breakdown gives you what you need before you order.

Resources mentioned:
📖 Get Hack Your Blood Sugar — the CGM user manual: https://a.co/d/06wRZSzP
🌐 Full CGM comparison guide: https://www.realfood-matters.net/blog/which-cgm-is-right-for-you-a-2026-comparison-guide
🎙️ Stelo vs. Lingo Podcast with @ThePrediabetesCoach: https://youtu.be/82LCWJpXhWQ
🌐 Learn more: www.hackyourbloodsugar.com

Chapters
0:00 Dexcom Stelo vs. Abbott Lingo: The OTC CGM Showdown
0:23 What's the Same: Apple, Android, and Compatibility
0:43 Stelo App vs. Lingo App: Which Is Easier to Use
1:00 What Is the Lingo Count Feature?
1:12 Meal Logging on Stelo and Lingo
1:19 The Biggest Difference: Sharing CGM Data with Your Provider
1:34 Can You Download Lingo Data? What's Missing
1:49 Which OTC CGM to Choose If You Work with a Practitioner

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