Dexcom Stelo
VS.
Abbott Lingo
Quick Verdict
“No single winner across all users. Specs and community evidence suggest deciding by your top constraint: alert depth, day-1 trust, signal stability, and real cost path. Current user-report tone is mixed user reports for Dexcom Stelo and mixed user reports for Abbott Lingo.”
Key Differences
| Dimension | Dexcom Stelo | Abbott Lingo |
|---|---|---|
| Use type | OTC | OTC |
| Insulin-use fit | Low | Low |
| Wear duration (days) | See official labeling | 14 |
| Warmup (minutes) | Varies / not emphasized | Varies / not emphasized |
| Calibration | none | none |
| Alert depth | limited | limited |
| Discretion | Medium | High |
| Community signal focus | accuracy, night alerts | accuracy, onboarding |
| Community signal tone | mixed user reports | mixed user reports |
References
- 1.Dexcom provider FAQ with Stelo indicationsofficial
- 2.Lingo official siteofficial
- 3.Reddit: Stelo user accuracy variancecommunity
- 4.Reddit: New sensor first-night false lowscommunity
- 5.Reddit: Lingo comparison complaintscommunity
- 6.Reddit: CGM meal experimentation discussionscommunity
- 7.Reddit: CGM falling off patterns and fixes (r/diabetes_t2)community
- 8.Reddit: CGM falling off recent discussion (r/type2diabetes)community
Medical Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making decisions about your diabetes management or CGM device selection.