I hit the plunger on the applicator device, and felt the needle slide into the meat of my arm, just below the tricep. Surprisingly, it was pretty painless. I removed the applicator and there it was: a plastic disk around 1.5 inches in diameter, which would sit on my arm for the next two weeks, broadcasting my blood sugar levels to my phone at all times.
It was the morning before I went to meet the team behind Lingo, a smart continuous glucose monitor, for a healthy lunch during which I could monitor my glucose levels in real time. But what is a smart continuous glucose monitor (CGM)? Does it work, and is it worth it? Here are five things you need to know about one of the leading CGMs available right now, as well as a brief breakdown of the category.
