Abbott Laboratories’ diabetes unit opened the month with a two-cannon salvo – a partnership with Beta Bionics Inc. that will integrate Abbott’s Freestyle Libre 3 Plus continuous glucose monitor with the Ilet Bionic Pancreas system and the roll out of its over-the-counter Lingo CGM in the U.S.

As of this week, consumers can order Dexcom Inc.’s Stelo continuous glucose monitor (CGM) online without a prescription, making it the first to hit the market. Dexcom will have competition soon, however, with Abbott Laboratories planning to roll out its over-the-counter Lingo and Libre Rio CGMs in short order.

Abbott Laboratories received U.S. FDA clearance for its Lingo and Libre Rio over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring systems, enabling it to challenge Dexcom Inc. in this rapidly growing market. Dexcom received FDA clearance for its OTC Stela continuous glucose monitor in March.