10/15/2026
Meet Raj, whose personal journey managing prediabetes has shaped how he thinks about empowering others through the technology he helps develop at Abbott.
After learning he had prediabetes through routine health screenings and knowing he was at higher risk due to family history, Raj became determined to better understand his glucose. With Lingo, he gained insights into how food, exercise, and daily habits impact his glucose, helping him take a more proactive approach to managing his health.
Tell us about your prediabetes journey. "Diabetes runs strongly in my family, and as a South Asian, I was already aware that I had a higher risk of developing prediabetes. Earlier in my career as a consultant, I traveled across time zones, which often meant irregular schedules, restaurant meals, and limited opportunities to maintain healthy habits. My annual health checkups began showing elevated glucose levels, and eventually, my doctor diagnosed me with prediabetes."
After finding out you had prediabetes, what did you do to help manage it? "I started using a traditional finger prick glucose meter to understand my glucose. While it gave me useful insights, I quickly realized its limitations. With Lingo, I can see my glucose data in real-time which allows me to see how my body responds to food, exercise, sleep, and other behaviors. This enabled me to experiment with different lifestyle choices, understand what works best for my body, and make informed decisions about nutrition and exercise. It reinforced healthy habits such as staying active, being mindful of food choices, and avoiding added sugars. Most importantly, Lingo helped me take a proactive approach to my metabolic health, and over time, those behavior changes contributed to lowering my average glucose and improving my overall health.
Thank you for sharing your prediabetes journey, Raj. We're proud to have you on the Abbott team and grateful for the impact you're making through your work on Lingo.
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Raj is an employee of Abbott. Any opinions represented in this post are personal to individuals in this post.
