How is Lingo Real-Time? Lingo uses continuous glucose monitoring technology coupled with our proprietary algorithm, scanning glucose values every minute and translating your data into the Lingo Count and displayed in the Lingo app. Related articles What are the minimum system requirements for the Lingo app? Can I use the app on two different phones? What is the glucose range that Lingo shows? What if my glucose reading is higher or lower than I expect? What battery is in my biosensor?