Dexcom Stelo vs Abbott Lingo — Which OTC CGM Is Better?

➡️ Stelo CGM https://amzn.to/45VqSJc ➡️ Lingo CGM https://amzn.to/45HQCIY Are over-the-counter CGMs actually accurate? And which one is better — Dexcom Stelo or Abbott Lingo? In this video, I do a real-world, side-by-side comparison of the two most popular OTC continuous glucose monitors (bionsensors) and test them against both a medical-grade CGM (Guardian 4) and a Contour Next blood glucose meter. I measured accuracy using MARD (Mean Absolute Relative Difference) and compared: • Dexcom Stelo • Abbott Lingo • Guardian 4 medical-grade CGM • Fingerstick blood glucose readings 🧪 What I found: • Lingo MARD: 6.36% • Stelo MARD: 7.87% • Guardian 4 MARD: 6.92% All three were highly accurate. 📊 I also compare: • App experience & usability • Graphs & trend tracking • Spike detection vs Lingo Count • Time-in-Range metrics • Customizable vs fixed glucose ranges • Update frequency (1-min vs 15-min) • Sensor lifespan & warm-up times • Who each CGM is best for 👩‍⚕️ Who this video is for: • People with prediabetes • People with Type 2 diabetes (not using insulin) • Anyone worried about blood sugar • People focused on metabolic health & longevity • Anyone curious about CGMs & biosensors ⚠️ These OTC CGMs are not for people who require insulin. If you use insulin or experience hypoglycemia, talk to your doctor about a medical-grade CGM. I share honest insights from living with LADA (Type 1.5 diabetes) and explain how CGMs can completely change how you understand food, exercise, sleep, stress, and your health. 🔗 Product Links I’ve included links above to both CGMs. I’m not sponsored, but I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them. If this helped you, please like, subscribe, and comment with your questions — I do my best to respond. LADA Diabetes Blog Post about this Lingo vs Stelo comparison: https://lada-diabetes.com/lingo-vs-stelo-which-over-the-counter-cgm-is-better-for-lada-prediabetes-or-the-honeymoon-phase/