We Tried EVERY CGM. This One Is Best in 2026!

Which CGM should you pick in 2026? — we break down every option.
In this episode of Diabetes Unlocked, we walk through the full lineup of continuous glucose monitors you’ll see in 2026. We compare the upsides, downsides, who each device is best for, and what we’re actually excited about next year. If you’re choosing a CGM, curious about new launches, or just want the real-world scoop, this episode is for you.

💡 Topics we cover:
✅ Abbott — FreeStyle Libre 3+, Libre 3, Libre 2+ and Libre 2 (who they’re best for and integration differences)
✅ Libre Rio & Lingo — consumer/wellness-focused uses and who should (and shouldn’t) try them
✅ Dexcom — G7, G7 15-day variant, G6, and Dexcom One+ (accuracy, pump compatibility, and real-world pros/cons)
✅ Stelo — Dexcom’s Type 2 diabetes sensor
✅ Medtronic / MiniMed — Guardian 4, Simplera, Simplera Sync, and Instinct (what’s changed and who benefits)
✅ Eversense — implantable options and where they fit in 2026
✅ Roche — where Accu-Chek is positioned in the CGM space
✅ SiBionics GS1/GS3 — the Chinese option, regulatory notes, and affordability/access questions
✅ Our verdicts: who we’d pick for pumps, tight control, non-insulin users, and wellness tracking
✅ What we’re excited to see in 2026: longer wear, better integration, smarter apps, and lower barriers to access

We keep it practical — no hype, just our experiences and straight talk about which CGMs earn their place in the 2026 lineup.

💙 No one-size-fits-all answers — just our experiences and honest opinions. Let’s unlock the realities of diabetes together!

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Timestamps:
00:01:19 FreeStyle Libre 3+
00:07:09 FreeStyle Libre 3
00:07:54 FreeStyle Libre 2+
00:11:24 Lingo (US)
00:15:33 Libre Rio (US)
00:18:59 Dexcom G7
00:25:15 Dexcom 15-Day
00:27:54 Dexcom G6
00:31:30 Dexcom One+ (EU)
00:33:46 Dexcom Stelo (US)
00:41:00 Eversense 365 (US)
00:48:30 The future of Eversense
00:51:39 Medtronic Minimed Guardian 4
00:54:24 Medtronic Minimed Simplera
00:58:49 Medtronic Minimed Simplera Sync
1:00:00 Medtronic Minimed Simplera Instinct (US)
1:03:41 Roche - Accu-Chek SmartGuide
1:11:58 Sibionics GS1
1:13:37 Sibionics GS3

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