Google Health to Integrate Abbott's Lingo into Its AI Coach

Google and Abbott are linking their services around the Lingo sensor as part of a multi-year agreement. Glucose data is set to arrive in Google Health and will feed into the health coach designed with Gemini, with a launch expected later this year and clearly defined usage limits.

Google is not targeting ads and regulates AI usage

Google specifies that data from Google Health is not used for advertising and that users maintain control over their information: they can choose what to record, enable or disable options, export, and delete their data. The company reminds users that the health coach is not a medical device, that its responses may be inaccurate or incomplete, and recommends verifying them and, if necessary, consulting a healthcare professional. According to the FDA, medical decisions should not be made based on Lingo readings without qualified advice. The Lingo sensor can be worn for up to 14 days, and the app does not provide glucose alerts or a system.

Lingo arrives in Google Health, with a launch expected this year

A multi-year agreement has been established between Abbott and Google to integrate data from the Lingo glucose monitor into the Google Health app. Users will be able to view blood sugar trends alongside activity, sleep, and wellness indicators, and the health coach designed with Gemini will leverage these readings along with other data to provide recommendations on nutrition, activity, sleep, and recovery. Access to this coach requires a Google Health Premium subscription. Abbott and Google plan to begin rolling out the integration later this year, which will add continuous glucose data from Lingo.

Already connected data and personalized responses

In May, Google indicated that individuals residing in the United States have the option to sync their medical records with Google Health, integrating lab results, vital signs, and medication information, and share them with the coach to ask questions or receive summaries. The app also integrates data from compatible devices and applications through Health Connect, Apple Health, and Google Health APIs. It centralizes information on physical activity, fitness, sleep, vital signs, and medical records in a single interface while allowing the pairing of applications and devices. The health coach utilizes individual health records to tailor its responses.

What Lingo does, for whom, and how it works

Lingo is an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring system intended for adults aged 18 and older who do not use insulin. The device continuously tracks glucose levels throughout the day, and its app highlights correlations with diet, physical activity, and other behaviors. According to the FDA, Lingo measures glucose in interstitial fluid using a sensor placed under the skin on the upper back of the arm, employing an electrochemical method and a Bluetooth Low Energy connection. The app offers instant readings, trend indicators, and graphs. Based on Abbott's FreeStyle Libre technology, Lingo became available over-the-counter in the United States in 2024 and is also offered in the UK. While it shares sensor technology with FreeStyle Libre 2, the latter is approved for diabetes management, whereas, according to the FDA, Lingo aims to help adults not using insulin connect their readings to nutrition, exercise, and daily activities.

A real-world study announced and a Gemini partner for appointment scheduling

Abbott and Google are planning a large real-world study on metabolic health, combining continuous glucose readings, data from wearable devices, laboratory results, and surveys to analyze the links between activity, sleep, wellness, and metabolic health. The two companies state that the results will be used to refine the health coach and inspire future features of Lingo. Meanwhile, Zocdoc has announced that American users can search for appointments and book providers directly from the Gemini app. The connected Zocdoc app provides real-time availability for a network of over 200,000 providers covering more than 200 specialties, and Zocdoc positions itself as the first connected app partner of Gemini for health appointment scheduling.