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Discover Lingo

The science-backed system designed to power healthy habit change.

Metabolism, glucose, and hormones—metabolic health can feel complex. Lingo simplifies the science, guiding you every step of the way. You won’t just discover what works, you’ll understand why.

Metabolism is a complex and ever-evolving process.

Metabolism is the constant process of converting food into energy, even at rest. While genetics and age play a role, it’s not fixed; you can influence it through exercise, muscle mass, and smarter food choices.

Why glucose matters

Glucose fuels your cells, fluctuating throughout the day, especially after high-carb meals. When it spikes, insulin helps use or store it, but excess glucose can turn into fat [1,2] and impact energy, mood, and focus. Understanding which foods cause big spikes can help you stay on track with your health goals.

The biosensor

Know the impact of what you eat. The Lingo biosensor measures your personal glucose response to food and streams the data directly to your phone, 24/7.

The biosensor monitors your glucose via a tiny filament that sits just below the skin. The Lingo biosensor streams real-time updates every minute of every day.

  • Descreet: you won´t even notice is there.

  • Water-resistant: Sweat, swim, shower, repeat.

  • Last 14 days: Apply a new sensor every 2 weeks.

  • No charging necessary: Streams continuously via Bluetooth.

CGM, a powerful tool

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), such as the Lingo biosensor, provide real-time feedback on your glucose levels. By tracking how your body responds to different foods, they offer valuable insights that can motivate lasting behavior change. But technology alone won’t transform your metabolism.

Achieving lasting results requires habit-building, expert guidance, and a personalized nutrition approach.

The Lingo app helps you make the most of your biosensor data, offering feedback, accountability, and validation that your efforts are paying off.

How it works

  • Apply your biosensor

    The continuous glucose monitor (CGM) painlessly attaches to the back of your upper arm, so discreet and comfortable that you’ll barely notice it’s there.

  • Get real-time glucose data

    Your biosensor seamlessly streams glucose data to your phone, giving you real-time insights into how your eating habits affect your body and overall health.

  • Learn new ways of eating

    Discover which foods support your body best and what to prioritize. Everyone is unique, and Lingo’s insights help you understand your metabolism like never before.

  • Turn insights into action

    With data and insights at your fingertips, you can build lasting habits that align with your goals. This is your body, your data, and your health—fully in your control every day.

  • See your progress

    See the impact of your new habits grow over time. Lingo offers daily, weekly, and monthly snapshots to help you stay on track, motivated, and in control of your health.

Your first few days

What you can expect on your Lingo journey

Within an hour of applying your biosensor, your live glucose stream will be activated, providing a real-time view of your body like never before.

Over the coming weeks, you’ll explore new habits and observe how your body responds to various foods and activities. Some of these insights may surprise you! You’ll receive a weekly report with all the details.

Your first few weeks

This phase focuses on gaining a deeper understanding of your metabolism. You’ll keep receiving weekly reports on your glucose patterns and the foods that affect them the most.

It’s also your chance to take control of your metabolic health by adopting new habits that keep you progressing. Whether you choose a self-guided approach or participate in habit-building challenges, you’ll be on track to reach your goals.

Lingo, long-term

Your metabolism isn’t fixed — it’s something you can improve over time. Lingo helps you track your progress and, more importantly, build lasting habits to keep that momentum going.

Even if you stop using Lingo, it’s worth checking in from time to time to see how your body has evolved. Maintaining metabolic health is a lifelong journey, and the ongoing insights from Lingo are here to support you every step of the way.

Fuel better, feel better

Finding the best foods and habits for your metabolism and routine can lead to amazing benefits.

Weight management

As glucose rises, so does insulin.[4] And when insulin is chronically elevated, it can impair the body’s ability to burn fat for energy.[5,6] That’s why having steady glucose levels can help with losing and maintaining weight.[7]

Re-training hunger cues

Glucose crashes can trick you into thinking you need more food ASAP.[8,9] Seeing your real-time glucose data can help you understand the difference between true hunger and just a passing craving.[9]

Feeling more rested

Studies have shown that adopting habits known to support steady glucose may lead to better sleep. In turn, better sleep can also help you make better food choices to keep your glucose steady.[10,11,12]

And more...

Glucose management is associated with improved memory, mental clarity, and mood.[13,14] One study found that people who ate a high-glycemic diet had a 55% higher report of poor mood as compared to people who ate a low-glycemic diet.

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