Abbott Lingo vs Dexcom Stelo
| Device | Wear time | Readings | Accuracy (MARD) | Alarms | Prescription | Price per sensor | Monthly cost | Cost to try | Cost, testing 4× a year | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott LingoAbbott | 14 days | every 1 min | Not published | No | Not required | $54.0014 days | Not published | $54.0014 days | $216.00per year | $1,407.86per year |
| Dexcom SteloDexcom | 15 days | every 15 min | Not published | No | Not required | Not published | $99.00per month | $99.0030 days | $396.00per year | $1,188.00per year |
Abbott Lingo
A reasonable way to spend two weeks learning how your own meals move your glucose. Treat the headline price as introductory, and do not rely on it if you manage diabetes with insulin.
Dexcom Stelo
The most flexible way to try a CGM in the US without involving a doctor. If you take insulin, you want a sensor with alarms instead — this one has none.