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Sept 5 (Reuters) - Abbott ABT.N has launched its over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring system Lingo in the U.S., days after a rival started marketing its product.
Lingo is available for consumers 18 years and older on insulin in three payment options - $49 for two weeks, $89 for four weeks and $249 for 12 weeks, the company said on Thursday.
Rival Dexcom DXCM.O last month launched its over-the-counter system, Stelo, at a price of up to $99. Stelo is also priced at $89 for a four-week subscription.
Lingo tracks glucose in real-time and provides personalized insights to improve overall well-being.
Abbott received FDA clearance for Lingo, available in Britain since January for 120-150 pounds ($152-$190) per month, in June.
(Reporting by Sneha S K; Editing by Janane Venkatraman and Sriraj Kalluvila)