
Abbott CGM Systems: Complete Product Lineup
Abbott Laboratories manufactures the FreeStyle Libre family of continuous glucose monitors, the best-selling CGM line worldwide with over 6 million users across 60+ countries. Abbott pioneered the affordable flash glucose monitoring category with the original Libre sensor in 2017 and has since expanded into real-time CGM and over-the-counter biosensors.
Abbott's FreeStyle Libre family is the best-selling CGM product line globally, with over 6 million active users across more than 60 countries. In the US market, Abbott offers 4 glucose monitoring products: the prescription FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus and FreeStyle Libre 2, plus the over-the-counter Lingo and Libre Rio biosensors. The Libre 3 Plus holds the distinction of having the lowest MARD (7.9%) of any consumer CGM, making it the most accurate continuous glucose monitor available. Abbott has consistently positioned its products as the most affordable CGM option, with insured costs as low as $15 per month.
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT), founded in 1888 in Chicago, Illinois, is a diversified healthcare conglomerate with $42 billion in annual revenue. The diabetes care division generating FreeStyle Libre revenue represents one of Abbott's fastest-growing business segments, with Libre sales exceeding $5.3 billion in 2024. Abbott's dual strategy of maintaining the lowest-cost prescription CGM while simultaneously launching OTC products positions the company to capture both the medical and consumer wellness markets.
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Abbott CGM Product Specifications
| Product | MARD | Wear Time | Type | Rx? | With Insurance | Without Insurance | Medicare | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus | 7.9% | 15 days | Real time CGM | Yes | $15–$30 per month | $75–$150 per month | ✓ | 4.7 |
| FreeStyle Libre 2 | 9.2% | 14 days | Flash glucose monitoring (scan based with optional alarms) | Yes | $15–$30 per month | $75–$150 per month | ✓ | 4.4 |
| Abbott Lingo | 9% | 14 days | Real time CGM | No | N/A — OTC product not covered by insurance | $49 per month | — | 4.2 |
| Abbott Libre Rio | 9% | 14 days | Real time CGM | No | N/A — OTC product not covered by insurance | $49 per month | — | 4.1 |
Individual Product Reviews
FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus
Real-time CGM
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FreeStyle Libre 2
Flash glucose monitoring (scan-based with optional alarms)
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Abbott Lingo
Real-time CGM
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Abbott Libre Rio
Real-time CGM
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