From dianefilipe at peoplepc.com  Mon Mar  1 15:20:09 2010
From: dianefilipe at peoplepc.com (Diane)
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 08:20:09 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Table at National
Message-ID: <46B6F1F23F5C444B9B32BC9C105A3C42@DianePC>

Morning!
As Ed is now in heaven, I need some help (I would probably need help even if Ed was still here on earth with us).
Ed has always been in the forefront of providing articles to have on our DAN table in the exhibit hall at National.
I need to know what y'all feel would be important to have at our table this year in Dallas.
Thank you so much and Happy March!
Diane


From aec732 at msn.com  Wed Mar  3 08:14:59 2010
From: aec732 at msn.com (Annemarie Cooke)
Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:14:59 -0600
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Choice Magazine Listening Available Via NLS
Message-ID: <auto-000142247389@mailfront1.g2host.com>

I have been asked to circulate the following, and 
am glad to do so because I read the publication, 
and really like it.  They do a great job of 
selecting an interesting group of articles every other month.

David Andrews



CHOICE MAGAZINE  FREE AS DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FROM NLS


Reconnect with an old friend or meet a new one ? 
CHOICE Magazine Listening is available for free 
digital download from the Library of Congress? 
National Library Service for the Blind and 
Physically Handicapped's BARD program.

  Produced six times a year, each issue contains 
unabridged works from quality publications such 
as National Geographic, Smithsonian, Sports 
Illustrated, and the New Yorker.  The articles, 
short stories, poetry and interviews are selected 
from more than 100 magazines and other 
periodicals. The selections are read by 
professional voice talent, not synthetic text-to-speech.

  Established in 1962, CHOICE Magazine Listening 
is available free of charge only to people who 
are blind, experiencing vision loss or have other 
disabilities that limit or  prevent  reading 
standard print. The audio anthology  continues to 
be released on four-track cassette tape for those 
who prefer that format. 
website:   www.choicemagazinelistening.org 
or  calling toll-free 1-888-724-6423. Information 
on the digital download from NLS 
at:  www.nlsbard.loc.gov or contacting a local 
NLS cooperating library located usually in state 
capitals in the US. Engage in discussion of 
Choice selections on Facebook and Twitter, too!


From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Sun Mar  7 14:14:18 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2010 09:14:18 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] I Joined MSN
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Mar  9 14:26:12 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:26:12 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] not really o/t discussion
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS53F1F040F7CB49382E451A1340@phx.gbl>

Good morning all:

It has been very quiet on the list. We should be hard at work here, 
especially since congress is trying to change health insurance and it will 
effect everything whether it passes or not.

But today I am writing to ask for stories for my newsletter, if you have not 
read it please do, if you have subscribed please read it.  This past months 
issue was travel with guide dogs, about NAGDU and about some resources that 
I am working with including with one of our state chapter president David 
Wermuth from FL, he has started his own business I am promoting him as well 
on my website and in my newsletter.

I am looking for stories for the blind diabetic when they travel such as 
tips on what to pack, when to tell when sugar is dropping, trying to stay 
away from the bad stuff, know when to take a break and rest, etc.

In my last newsletter, I got stories from Robert Stigile, and some other 
guide dog users.

I can interview you over the phone or I can do it via e-mail or you can just 
write a short story, all do not fit on the newsletter but not to worry the 
rest of the stories go to my blog.  So everyone can read all the stories.

Also, if any of our vendors would like to promote themselves on my website. 
Please give me a little right up about it and I will post it on the 
newsletter as well.

If you would like to subscribe send me an e-mail, I need first and last 
name.  Also the newsletter comes from reservations at echevarriatravel.com so 
please check you spam folders if you wanted it and not getting it.

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574

http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Tue Mar  9 19:47:37 2010
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (The Jacobs Family)
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:47:37 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: [SPAM] FW: CMMS and payment for adaptive
	insulin measurement
Message-ID: <95C957AC2BDD423AB3768FCB07A7440F@Bernie7309aa9>

Good Afternoon Everyone:

Spread the word!!!  

If there's anyone out there who knows which baby to polk, nudge, pinch, or which button to push to get a code on this thing simply for this to be covered under medicare, medicade, and/or insurance in genral, please give me a shout immediately, if not sooner!!!  I'd be most delighted to do this but I don't have the name of a contact person.  If there's anyone who does, like I say, shout! SHOUT! S H O U T!!!!!

Bern
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jerry Munden 
To: The Jacobs Family 
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 2:24 PM
Subject: [SPAM] FW: CMMS and payment for adaptive insulin measurement






Jerry Munden (Living well with Type I for 30+ years ... and you can too!)
Vice President of Business Development

Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC

9300 Harris Corners Parkway, Suite 450

Charlotte, NC 28269

Phone: 704-285-6454   Fax: 704-285-6495

Email: jerrym at prodigymeter.com

Web: www.prodigymeter.com

 

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From: Ann Williams [mailto:asw13 at case.edu] 
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010 1:43 PM
To: Jerry Munden
Cc: Martha Rinker; Angie Chanthavong; Megan McGregor; David Deane; Rick Admani; Ramzi Abulhaj; 'ESmith9746 at aol.com'; Mike Freeman; Paul Schroeder; 'deeclayton at mchsi.com'
Subject: Re: CMMS and payment for adaptive insulin measurement


Hi Jerry,

I am delighted to hear that the Count-a-Dose will soon return to the market.  It is a very usable adaptive insulin measurement device, and it fills a niche in the market of medically necessary diabetes self-management products that is currently empty.

Unfortunately, I am not in a position to give you direct help in getting Medicare coverage for it.  It is a medically necessary device, and I agree that it should be covered as durable medical equipment.  This should not take an act of Congress, just assignment of a billing code.  However, I do not know the right person to contact at CMMS.  Furthermore, it would seem to be very appropriate for one of the blindness organizations who have blind users of this device among their membership to advocate for this.  National Federation of the Blind, with its headquarters in Baltimore, and American Council of the Blind, with its Washington office, readily come to mind.  American Foundation for the Blind would also be a good organization to work on this.  I know these 3 o0rganizations have worked together in the past on matters that they all 3 agree on.  I wonder if that could happen with this issue, since I think they would all support meeting self-management needs of blind people who have diabetes,.

AADE has repeatedly offered in the past to support any effort initiated by a blindness organization to obtain coverage for nonvisual insulin measurement devices.   I hope one or all of them starts an effort soon.

Ann 

Ann S. Williams, PhD, RN, CDE
Research Associate
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Phone:    216-368-1704
Cell: 216-470-0074
Fax:        216-368-3542
Email:    ann.s.williams at case.edu


Jerry Munden wrote: 
  Martha Rinker - Chief Advocacy Officer at American Association of Diabetes Educators
  Ann Williams, PhD, RN, CDE - Professor Case Western Reserve University
  Hello Martha + Ann:

  Prodigy?  will be ready for the release of the Prodigy Count-A-Dose product in early April 2010. There are many blind and vision impaired people across the country contacting us requesting the product. With 3.2+ million blind and vision impaired people with diabetes in the USA the need is huge and there are no other comparable products. 

  Have we made any headway into getting Medicare reimbursement for this medically necessary product?  

  The suggested retail price will be $69.99.
  Any help you could provide is appreciated!
  Jerry

  Jerry Munden (Living well with Type I for 30+ years ... and you can too!)
  Vice President of Business Development

  Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC

  9300 Harris Corners Parkway, Suite 450

  Charlotte, NC 28269

  Phone: 704-285-6454   Fax: 704-285-6495

  Email: jerrym at prodigymeter.com

  Web: www.prodigymeter.com

   

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  From: Ann Williams [mailto:asw13 at case.edu] 
  Sent: Monday, November 30, 2009 6:34 PM
  To: Martha Rinker
  Cc: Jerry Munden
  Subject: CMMS and payment for adaptive insulin measurement


  Hi Martha,

  I am writing to ask for advice for an effort to promote Medicare coverage for nonvisual insulin drawing devices.  Here is the background:

  Over the years, you and I have spoken several times about the need for Medicare payment for nonvisual insulin drawing devices, such as the Count-a-Dose.  You have said that AADE would support an effort to add such devices to CMMS's list of covered durable medical equipment if another organization spearheaded the effort.  However, a lot of years have gone by without another organization stepping forward to do just that.  In the meanwhile, the Count-a-Dose, one of the most-used nonvisual insulin drawing devices, went out of production because of low sales -- worsened by the lack of Medicare payment, and lack of sales to durable medical equipment companies.

  I have heard recently from Jerry Munden of Diagnostic Devices Inc. that DDI has purchased the Count-A-Dose molds, and is planning to bring the product back to market soon.  DDI has a good track record with products for the blind, since they make the only fully accessible talking meter.  The National Federation of the Blind, assisted by DDI, is now very interested in spearheading an effort to ensure Medicare coverage for the Count-a-Dose.  We believe that it can be covered as durable medical equipment, and does no (literally) require an Act of Congress, just the addition of a code number.

  This brings me to my request for today.  Do you have any advice about good people to work with at CMMS?  Who is in a position to make such a decision?  Who is likely to view diabetes self-management needs of blind people favorable?  If you cannot steer us to someone who might be directly helpful, can you advise us on who might be able to give us helpful information about navigating the CMMS system?

  We greatly appreciate any information you can give us.

  Ann Williams

  -- 
  Ann S. Williams, PhD, RN, CDE
  Postdoctoral Fellow
  Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
  Case Western Reserve University
  10900 Euclid Avenue
  Cleveland, Ohio 44106
  Phone:    216-368-1704
  Fax:        216-368-3542
  Email:    asw13 at case.edu

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Fri Mar 12 19:02:48 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:02:48 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS3E8DC5F85FE75DD60DE12A1310@phx.gbl>

I am hoping that everyone is okay, I am wondering since I will not be with 
you all at convention this year, what agenda does DAN have for convention.

No talks here at all.  Is there something wrong.

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574

http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Fri Mar 12 19:02:48 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:02:48 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS3E8DC5F85FE75DD60DE12A1310@phx.gbl>

I am hoping that everyone is okay, I am wondering since I will not be with 
you all at convention this year, what agenda does DAN have for convention.

No talks here at all.  Is there something wrong.

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574

http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10 



From jstigile at sbcglobal.net  Fri Mar 12 22:10:18 2010
From: jstigile at sbcglobal.net (Joy Stigile)
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:10:18 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet
References: <BAY110-DS3E8DC5F85FE75DD60DE12A1310@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <B62245090D834DF58183C8B462B88466@DBTOA000>


I guess everybody is well and happy.

Joy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 11:02 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet


>I am hoping that everyone is okay, I am wondering since I will not be with 
>you all at convention this year, what agenda does DAN have for convention.
>
> No talks here at all.  Is there something wrong.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
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> 1-866-580-5574
>
> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
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From k7uij at panix.com  Sat Mar 13 15:25:10 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:25:10 -0800
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet
References: <BAY110-DS3E8DC5F85FE75DD60DE12A1310@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <5A01A7FCC3B54DB99DEF487B74096F37@owner1e06aeb63>

Au contraire: I should think that if the list is quiet, all is copacetic.

Insofar as the DAN agenda is concerned, I am working on geting an endo from 
the Dallas area who has conducted some rather famous research with insulin 
and Type 2's as our main speaker. I am also inviting Ann Williams back to 
present on her study of the accuracy of insulin pen dosages given by blind 
as opposed to sighted folks some of the research of which she conducted at 
our last convention. (Hint: there's no difference.) I'm going to allow a few 
minutes for a tribute to Ed Bryant and, of course, we'll conduct a business 
meeting. I plan to record the session so those who aren't able to attend can 
partake.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 11:02 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet


>I am hoping that everyone is okay, I am wondering since I will not be with 
>you all at convention this year, what agenda does DAN have for convention.
>
> No talks here at all.  Is there something wrong.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
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> 1-866-580-5574
>
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Sun Mar 14 15:01:12 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:01:12 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet
Message-ID: <20100314150112.23190.44837@web2>

Just keeping busy with other things.
All is well here.
Even tweeting.
So a new project for me.

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From daniel7047 at yahoo.com  Sun Mar 14 18:40:21 2010
From: daniel7047 at yahoo.com (daniel strube)
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:40:21 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] lancing devices
Message-ID: <E37614A854EA496C9006FE9104AF7195@compaq9789fc01>

Nature

was wondeiring if anyone knows of a place to get a good lancing device. had been using the bd device but it hs come missing to while i look for it and hope find it was wondering if anyone knows where i can get a new one.  thanks

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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Mon Mar 15 11:51:37 2010
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (The Jacobs Family)
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:51:37 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet.
References: <mailman.35.1268503204.22164.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>
Message-ID: <DFFEAADC0E2D454F8AE4657E3CE5152E@Bernie7309aa9>

Yah Gang!!  I'm great!  Busy as a bever!  Had a huge birthday party for our 
little Virginia on Saturday afternoon.  Had a full house.  So full in fact, 
that people were sitting on the steps eating their spaghetti dinners.  Ran 
out of both chairs and space.  A whole lot of people standing around too. 
Virginia turns seven on Wednesday!  A little Irish lady from Thailand? 
Hahaha!!  I'll be having veggies and dip for lunch for the next three days. 
Don't mind a bit.  I order the veggy trays, (without the dips)  I prefer to 
make my own dips.  I've got a whole collection of dip recipes.  Veggie dips, 
fondues, mexican dips, spinach dips, crab dips, Shrimp, and the like.  Even 
found a nice recipe for hummus, (bean kurd).  Love it!!  I guess I'm a 
member of enough other lists that sometimes, I don't know whether I'm comin' 
or goin'.

Now, onto a million other things today.  Email reports to the Kids' 
teachers, put in a few hours work, get plans under way for a baby shower for 
necxt month for a friend.  Gotta graduation and dinner I'm attending this 
afternoon and evening, and the list never ends.  Bill's got the kids tonight 
when they get off the bus.

Have a great day!

Bern
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> I am hoping that everyone is okay, I am wondering since I will not be with
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>
> No talks here at all.  Is there something wrong.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
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> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
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> I am hoping that everyone is okay, I am wondering since I will not be with
> you all at convention this year, what agenda does DAN have for convention.
>
> No talks here at all.  Is there something wrong.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
>
> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:10:18 -0800
> From: "Joy Stigile" <jstigile at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet
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> I guess everybody is well and happy.
>
> Joy
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 11:02 AM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet
>
>
>>I am hoping that everyone is okay, I am wondering since I will not be with
>>you all at convention this year, what agenda does DAN have for convention.
>>
>> No talks here at all.  Is there something wrong.
>>
>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> Independent Travel Consultant
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>> 1-866-580-5574
>>
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>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:25:10 -0800
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet
> Message-ID: <5A01A7FCC3B54DB99DEF487B74096F37 at owner1e06aeb63>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=response
>
> Au contraire: I should think that if the list is quiet, all is copacetic.
>
> Insofar as the DAN agenda is concerned, I am working on geting an endo 
> from
> the Dallas area who has conducted some rather famous research with insulin
> and Type 2's as our main speaker. I am also inviting Ann Williams back to
> present on her study of the accuracy of insulin pen dosages given by blind
> as opposed to sighted folks some of the research of which she conducted at
> our last convention. (Hint: there's no difference.) I'm going to allow a 
> few
> minutes for a tribute to Ed Bryant and, of course, we'll conduct a 
> business
> meeting. I plan to record the session so those who aren't able to attend 
> can
> partake.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 11:02 AM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet
>
>
>>I am hoping that everyone is okay, I am wondering since I will not be with
>>you all at convention this year, what agenda does DAN have for convention.
>>
>> No talks here at all.  Is there something wrong.
>>
>> Cheryl Echevarria
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>>
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Mon Mar 15 17:01:42 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:01:42 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet
Message-ID: <20100315170142.18216.38261@web2>

Yes Joy,
I can say I am happy and well.
Keeping busy as always.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Mon Mar 15 17:02:54 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:02:54 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] This list has been very quiet.
Message-ID: <20100315170254.18211.32901@web2>

Happy birthday for your daughter.
Hope you find time for yourself.

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 16 11:08:47 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:08:47 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] lancing devices
In-Reply-To: <E37614A854EA496C9006FE9104AF7195@compaq9789fc01>
References: <E37614A854EA496C9006FE9104AF7195@compaq9789fc01>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS2248920997AE4B11A2DB0DA12D0@phx.gbl>

usually from my strip provider.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions always sends on 
for free with my strips, how is your strip provider.

If not anyone works just as good as the other if you get it from your 
pharmacy.

Cheryl Echevarria
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "daniel strube" <daniel7047 at yahoo.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 2:40 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] lancing devices


Nature

was wondeiring if anyone knows of a place to get a good lancing device. had 
been using the bd device but it hs come missing to while i look for it and 
hope find it was wondering if anyone knows where i can get a new one. 
thanks

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 17 20:11:49 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:11:49 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] o/t:  Greater Long Island Chapte Meeting Sunday,
	March 21, 2010
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS15A9DB822E9D2081528C8CA12C0@phx.gbl>

Being the Treasurer of the Greater Long Island Chapter, I am letting 
everyone know about the upcoming meeting.

The Greater Long Island Chapter of the NFB meeting the 3rd Sunday of the 
month pending any holidays or conventions.

Place:  Merrick Public Library, 2279 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY which is in 
Nassau County.
Date:  Sunday, March 21, 2010
Time:  1PM-4PM

Opened to everyone!

For more information you may contact me at 631-236-5138 or David Stayer, 
President of the Long Island Chapter at 516-868-8718

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
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1-866-580-5574

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From fidano at comcast.net  Mon Mar 22 01:05:28 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:05:28 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
Message-ID: <2BD4B8C3CBCB44F0B437314B8AF5EB25@24ktLaptop>

I have not been on the group  or with other lists of late but need some updates on the world of the prodigy voice.
 I got mine when they first came out and  as time goes on, more and more the strip is not recognized when inserting and starting up a test... and then my PC cord,  the first one released was recalled but  what I now have  no longer works.. any news on updates to these matters?
 I am ready to buy a new meter and cord if necessary, but would like to know  these items have been working better of late.
 Thanks, Tamera
 PS: I do have an email inquiry into DDI about these matters, but again, they were issues  in the first of my experience with the meter and seem to have  reappeared.

From dmgina at samobile.net  Mon Mar 22 01:55:18 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:55:18 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
Message-ID: <20100322015518.10377.18601@web3>

Hi there,
I was told I had to wait five years before I get a new one, mine is 
acting up as well.
The one that was sent to me had nothing to do with what I have, so I 
didn't like it at all.
That was how I was told I had to wait.
I keep pushing the strip in until it makes a connection.
Then there are other times I can put the strip in and it takes off rite away.
A moody meeter.
Or you will be testing, where it will say something like make sure your 
strip is in correctly.
Then turns off again.
so you have to re test and start over.
Lots of patients.
I would love to have the meter that turns off after you use it, or you 
can turn it off.
I hope others can come to your aid.

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every sinner has a future

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From fidano at comcast.net  Mon Mar 22 01:10:18 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:10:18 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
Message-ID: <11315E3B0E6B40158D5A91E0C4B1E480@24ktLaptop>

another topic,  I have found I really need .5 units and was introduced to the  novo JR pen about a year ago, but  held off  sticking with my humolog pen. I learned at my last MD apt about the  Humalog pen that offers l.5 units.  This  I am sure some will freak over but, will the novo pen  accurately use the  humalog cartridge? 
 I know for  copyright or whatever term one wants to use not indicate these two are interchangeable, but at the cost out of pocket.. wondered if the  two can be used interchangeably with the cartridges or not.
 thanks, please  no  attitude... money is money and it works both ways! Just wondering if there is any stats on it.

From dmgina at samobile.net  Mon Mar 22 02:27:35 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:27:35 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
Message-ID: <20100322022735.19732.30884@web1>

The pin has its own nedles that goes with it.
I could be wrong, but I don't think they shake hands.
Since all yu need to do with the pin is twist to the units you need.
If I said this wrong I am sorry.

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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Mon Mar 22 02:45:42 2010
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:45:42 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
In-Reply-To: <20100322015518.10377.18601@web3>
References: <20100322015518.10377.18601@web3>
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A335AB1@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Dar,

I have responded to Tamera regarding her Voice.  Please give me your contact details so we may connect off line to discuss your Prodigy Voice. 

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards,
 
Kelly Massaro-Neal
Director, Sales
704.285.6425
Mobile: 704-491-3923
Prodigy Diabetes Care
9300 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 450
Charlotte, NC 28269
Fax: 704.285.6495
Web: www.prodigymeter.com
 
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of d m gina
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 9:55 PM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice

Hi there,
I was told I had to wait five years before I get a new one, mine is 
acting up as well.
The one that was sent to me had nothing to do with what I have, so I 
didn't like it at all.
That was how I was told I had to wait.
I keep pushing the strip in until it makes a connection.
Then there are other times I can put the strip in and it takes off rite away.
A moody meeter.
Or you will be testing, where it will say something like make sure your 
strip is in correctly.
Then turns off again.
so you have to re test and start over.
Lots of patients.
I would love to have the meter that turns off after you use it, or you 
can turn it off.
I hope others can come to your aid.

-- 
--Dar
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  FB: dmgina
www.twitter.com/dmgina
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every sinner has a future

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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Mon Mar 22 02:44:04 2010
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:44:04 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
In-Reply-To: <2BD4B8C3CBCB44F0B437314B8AF5EB25@24ktLaptop>
References: <2BD4B8C3CBCB44F0B437314B8AF5EB25@24ktLaptop>
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A335AB0@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Tamera,

Let me have someone from our technical support team contact you off line to discuss the problems you're having with your Voice.

Can you please give me your contact details and we will follow up with you?


Best Regards,
 
Kelly Massaro-Neal
Director, Sales
704.285.6425
Mobile: 704-491-3923
Prodigy Diabetes Care
9300 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 450
Charlotte, NC 28269
Fax: 704.285.6495
Web: www.prodigymeter.com
 
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tamera
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 9:05 PM
To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice

I have not been on the group  or with other lists of late but need some updates on the world of the prodigy voice.
 I got mine when they first came out and  as time goes on, more and more the strip is not recognized when inserting and starting up a test... and then my PC cord,  the first one released was recalled but  what I now have  no longer works.. any news on updates to these matters?
 I am ready to buy a new meter and cord if necessary, but would like to know  these items have been working better of late.
 Thanks, Tamera
 PS: I do have an email inquiry into DDI about these matters, but again, they were issues  in the first of my experience with the meter and seem to have  reappeared.
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From k7uij at panix.com  Mon Mar 22 03:54:49 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:54:49 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
References: <2BD4B8C3CBCB44F0B437314B8AF5EB25@24ktLaptop>
Message-ID: <5A76EE61F9B844CAA9987A9FF4F2D8E7@owner1e06aeb63>

Hi, Tamara.

There is an updated version of the Prodigy Voice although the changes are 
relatively minor. I'm copying Kelly Massaro from DDI on this so she should 
see it and can help you to obtain a new Voice.

Mike Freeman, President
Diabetes Action Network

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 6:05 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice


>I have not been on the group  or with other lists of late but need some 
>updates on the world of the prodigy voice.
> I got mine when they first came out and  as time goes on, more and more 
> the strip is not recognized when inserting and starting up a test... and 
> then my PC cord,  the first one released was recalled but  what I now have 
> no longer works.. any news on updates to these matters?
> I am ready to buy a new meter and cord if necessary, but would like to 
> know  these items have been working better of late.
> Thanks, Tamera
> PS: I do have an email inquiry into DDI about these matters, but again, 
> they were issues  in the first of my experience with the meter and seem to 
> have  reappeared.
> _______________________________________________
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From k7uij at panix.com  Mon Mar 22 03:56:04 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:56:04 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
References: <11315E3B0E6B40158D5A91E0C4B1E480@24ktLaptop>
Message-ID: <C90FA82C7DA14002A44BEDF7F12CFD01@owner1e06aeb63>

I would tend to doubt it.

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 6:10 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens


> another topic,  I have found I really need .5 units and was introduced to 
> the  novo JR pen about a year ago, but  held off  sticking with my humolog 
> pen. I learned at my last MD apt about the  Humalog pen that offers l.5 
> units.  This  I am sure some will freak over but, will the novo pen 
> accurately use the  humalog cartridge?
> I know for  copyright or whatever term one wants to use not indicate these 
> two are interchangeable, but at the cost out of pocket.. wondered if the 
> two can be used interchangeably with the cartridges or not.
> thanks, please  no  attitude... money is money and it works both ways! 
> Just wondering if there is any stats on it.
> _______________________________________________
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 22 12:01:25 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:01:25 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
In-Reply-To: <11315E3B0E6B40158D5A91E0C4B1E480@24ktLaptop>
	<C90FA82C7DA14002A44BEDF7F12CFD01@owner1e06aeb63>
References: <11315E3B0E6B40158D5A91E0C4B1E480@24ktLaptop>
	<C90FA82C7DA14002A44BEDF7F12CFD01@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS247C620B07C3DFBC292859A1270@phx.gbl>

I will look into it, I will call the company today and find out, never doubt 
only be sure.

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574

http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens


> I would tend to doubt it.
>
> Mike Freeman
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 6:10 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>
>
> > another topic,  I have found I really need .5 units and was introduced 
> > to
> > the  novo JR pen about a year ago, but  held off  sticking with my 
> > humolog
> > pen. I learned at my last MD apt about the  Humalog pen that offers l.5
> > units.  This  I am sure some will freak over but, will the novo pen
> > accurately use the  humalog cartridge?
> > I know for  copyright or whatever term one wants to use not indicate 
> > these
> > two are interchangeable, but at the cost out of pocket.. wondered if the
> > two can be used interchangeably with the cartridges or not.
> > thanks, please  no  attitude... money is money and it works both ways!
> > Just wondering if there is any stats on it.
> > _______________________________________________
> > Diabetes-talk mailing list
> > Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> > Diabetes-talk:
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com
>
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 22 12:05:56 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:05:56 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
In-Reply-To: <2BD4B8C3CBCB44F0B437314B8AF5EB25@24ktLaptop>
	<5A76EE61F9B844CAA9987A9FF4F2D8E7@owner1e06aeb63>
References: <2BD4B8C3CBCB44F0B437314B8AF5EB25@24ktLaptop>
	<5A76EE61F9B844CAA9987A9FF4F2D8E7@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS1990B34F3F4FDC0E252657A1270@phx.gbl>

Tamara:

Good morning, Kelly and a number of the people at DDI or on this talk list 
and hopefully they will give us all an update on the prodigy voice.

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com
1-866-580-5574

http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice


> Hi, Tamara.
>
> There is an updated version of the Prodigy Voice although the changes are
> relatively minor. I'm copying Kelly Massaro from DDI on this so she should
> see it and can help you to obtain a new Voice.
>
> Mike Freeman, President
> Diabetes Action Network
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 6:05 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
>
>
> >I have not been on the group  or with other lists of late but need some
> >updates on the world of the prodigy voice.
> > I got mine when they first came out and  as time goes on, more and more
> > the strip is not recognized when inserting and starting up a test... and
> > then my PC cord,  the first one released was recalled but  what I now 
> > have
> > no longer works.. any news on updates to these matters?
> > I am ready to buy a new meter and cord if necessary, but would like to
> > know  these items have been working better of late.
> > Thanks, Tamera
> > PS: I do have an email inquiry into DDI about these matters, but again,
> > they were issues  in the first of my experience with the meter and seem 
> > to
> > have  reappeared.
> > _______________________________________________
> > Diabetes-talk mailing list
> > Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
> > Diabetes-talk:
> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com
>
>
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From fidano at comcast.net  Mon Mar 22 15:43:06 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:43:06 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
In-Reply-To: <20100322022735.19732.30884@web1>
References: <20100322022735.19732.30884@web1>
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The  pens that offer half units use a disposable cartridge, not like the 
lantis pen and humalog pen I am used to which, yes you  dispose the needle 
and then dispose the  whole  prefilled  pen when empty. the pens I am asking 
about   you do not toss the pen  but the prefilled cartridge.
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Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens


> The pin has its own nedles that goes with it.
> I could be wrong, but I don't think they shake hands.
> Since all yu need to do with the pin is twist to the units you need.
> If I said this wrong I am sorry.
>
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Mon Mar 22 16:28:38 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:28:38 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
Message-ID: <20100322162838.30269.80717@web2>

If you are speaking of my email address, it is
dmgina at samobile.net or my phone number is
406-259-3729
Thanks,

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Mon Mar 22 16:35:55 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:35:55 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice
Message-ID: <20100322163555.3448.80632@web1>

Mike you think someone is following you when you go down the block 
having the machine saying,
voice is turned off, giggle.
it doesn't matter where you put it in your bag, voice is turned off.
I am sure this is another reason why the battery would go down.
Drives you crazy.
I enjoy having my unit with me at all times.
Then I feel I can check when necessary.
I hope the upgraded machine has a switch you can turn off so this won't 
keep happening, and the battery life would last longer than every two months.
I have nothing else in the pocket I keep the meter in except for strips 
and all that goes with the meter.
I wanted a fanny pack I could do this with.
So my diabetic items are all together.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Mon Mar 22 17:04:36 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:04:36 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
Message-ID: <20100322170436.14870.83704@web3>

Oh I understand now,
You knew I would mess it up giggle.
Thanks for coming back.

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From natemaster at atmc.net  Mon Mar 22 17:12:54 2010
From: natemaster at atmc.net (Doug Billiar)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:12:54 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Count-a-Dose???
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAHmXrTnYIW9EkBbuErFdsrvCgAAAEAAAAHgvccEDmTpKv6hKAec3iQsBAAAAAA==@atmc.net>

Hi Folks,
 
     Since today's topic seems to be Prodigy I thought I'd ask what the
latest on the ETA of the Count-a-Dose is.  Does anybody know when we are
going to be able to start purchasing the unit?  Thanks.
 
 
 
Doug and Weaver
natemaster at atmc.net
 
 
Somedays you are the dog, somedays you are the hydrant. - Unknown
 
Any woman who thinks the way to a man's heart is through his stomach is
aiming about 10 inches too high.

-- Adrienne E. Gusoff

 

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disappointed to discover they are not it.

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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Mon Mar 22 17:28:53 2010
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:28:53 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Count-a-Dose???
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Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A335BF0@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Hello Doug,



I have copied you a link and information just put on our website:  http://www.prodigymeter.com/low_vision.php






Prodigy is committed to providing products with a focus on blind/low-vision diabetics. Our Prodigy Voice(tm) Meter has won awards from both the National Federation of the Blind and American Foundation for the Blind for being a product that provides the same conveniences as everyone else.
Prodigy Count-a-dose(tm)
[cid:image001.jpg at 01CAC9C3.9DA2D360]


 *   Measure one unit of insulin at a time, allowing better control of insulin therapy
 *   Makes a distinctive click with each increment
 *   Holds one or two bottles of insulin (any brand) for easy mixing
 *   Lightweight; easy to carry everywhere

Independence...one click at a time!

For more information on where to find a Prodigy Count-a-dose(tm), please call 1.866.908.9201





Best Regards,



Kelly Massaro-Neal

Director, Sales

704.285.6425

Mobile: 704-491-3923

Prodigy Diabetes Care

9300 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 450

Charlotte, NC 28269

Fax: 704.285.6495

Web: www.prodigymeter.com





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-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Doug Billiar
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 1:13 PM
To: Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Count-a-Dose???



Hi Folks,



     Since today's topic seems to be Prodigy I thought I'd ask what the

latest on the ETA of the Count-a-Dose is.  Does anybody know when we are

going to be able to start purchasing the unit?  Thanks.







Doug and Weaver

natemaster at atmc.net





Somedays you are the dog, somedays you are the hydrant. - Unknown



Any woman who thinks the way to a man's heart is through his stomach is

aiming about 10 inches too high.



-- Adrienne E. Gusoff







When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be

disappointed to discover they are not it.



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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Mon Mar 22 20:23:27 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 16:23:27 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS173105E63A535713C26309A1270@phx.gbl>

Hello all:

I was just called by Advanced Diabetic Solutions  for my testing strip re-order and there were letting me know about a new accessible meter that supposedly the NFB had been in talks with Advanced Diabetic Solutions about this meter Solo V2 is this true and has anyone tried it out.

And any reason why there has been no talk on the Division list about this.

Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
1-866-580-5574

http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
Reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:Reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10

From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Mon Mar 22 21:46:54 2010
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:46:54 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-DS173105E63A535713C26309A1270@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY110-DS173105E63A535713C26309A1270@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A335CB5@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Cheryl,


This is another new talking meter on the market.

If anyone has difficulty obtaining their strip refills, or is being persuaded to switch meters, feel free to contact me and I can provide you with another supplier.

Prodigy continues to work on and for accessible products for the blind.  We have launched the Prodigy Count a Dose which is now available and were very close to the launch of our talking insulin pump.

 

Best Regards,
 
Kelly Massaro-Neal
Director, Sales
704.285.6425
Mobile: 704-491-3923
Prodigy Diabetes Care
9300 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 450
Charlotte, NC 28269
Fax: 704.285.6495
Web: www.prodigymeter.com
 
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 4:23 PM
To: diabetes-talk
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter

Hello all:

I was just called by Advanced Diabetic Solutions  for my testing strip re-order and there were letting me know about a new accessible meter that supposedly the NFB had been in talks with Advanced Diabetic Solutions about this meter Solo V2 is this true and has anyone tried it out.

And any reason why there has been no talk on the Division list about this.

Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
1-866-580-5574

http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Mon Mar 22 22:10:16 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:10:16 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
Message-ID: <20100322221016.14654.37786@web3>

Now that is something Bryan would have loved.
I think that was his name.
The talking pump.
Wow keep us posted on that.
Yesterday I heard of a meter coming out that talks you can use your arm 
for testing.
I am sure this meter would only read one time.
Where the prodigy is much better.
I am so pleased with it.
I would have to see the other machine in action. Not just on a commercial.

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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Mon Mar 22 22:47:05 2010
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:47:05 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
In-Reply-To: <28FA821638F84587AE954860CE31C977@tcsnellingDesktop>
References: <20100322022735.19732.30884@web1>
	<28FA821638F84587AE954860CE31C977@tcsnellingDesktop>
Message-ID: <43126.30999.qm@web81607.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

i know what pen u r talking about but for the life of me ican't remember the name of it. i used to use. here is some info on insulin needeles for insulin pens.
Debbie

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Pen needles
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Pen needles are used in conjunction with injection pens to deliver injectable medications into the body.
A pen needle consists of a hollow needle which is embedded in a plastic hub and attaches to injection pens. Pen needles come in a variety of needle lengths and diameters and are used by both health professionals and patients for injection of a variety of medications. They are commonly used by people with diabetes who often require multiple daily insulin injections.
Needle technology has changed over the past decades. Many years ago home use syringe needles were large, and had to be sterilized and sharpened by hand by patients themselves. Today?s pen needles are engineered and manufactured for greater comfort and ease of use with electro-polishing for needle smoothness; thin, fine point tips for ease in penetration; lubrication for less friction and more glide; plastic caps for safety; and individual wrapping for sterility. Injection pen and pen needles are an alternative drug delivery method to the traditional vial/syringe method.
Contents[hide]
	* 1 Background 
	* 2 The advantage of pens and pen needles 
	* 3 Pen needle construction 
	* 4 Pen needle terminology 
	* 5 Pen needle availability 
	* 6 Choosing a pen needle 
	* 7 Where to inject 
	* 8 Needle disposal 
	* 9 See also 
	* 10 References 
	* 11 External links  
[edit] Background
Insulin and other injectable medications are commonly administered with drug delivery pens. Pens are one of the easiest and fastest-growing methods for administering insulin and other injectable medication. The medication either comes in a disposable pen or in a cartridge for use with a re-usable pen. The user generally dials a dose of medicine, attaches the pen needle, then injects the medicine under the skin. Highly popular for more than 20 years in Europe, use of injection pens and pen needles is rapidly spreading in the U.S. for diabetes care and other non-diabetes drugs.
As technology and competition advance, driving the desire for more comfortable and more effective injections, the design of the pen needle and its parts has become more and more important. Some of the newest pen needle designs proactively address ease of use, injection flow, ergonomic handling, injection depth control and accuracy, and safe use from transport to disposal.
[edit] The advantage of pens and pen needles
Compared to the older vial/syringe method, pens and pen needles are designed for easier, more discreet use, greater convenience and delivery of a more accurate dose. As well, with pens and pen needles you no longer need to push the needle through the rubber vial stopper. Without this step, the tip of the needle better retains its sharpness and lubrication for a more comfortable injection.
[edit] Pen needle construction
Each pen needle is embedded in a plastic hub that can attach to the pen by means of a click-on[1] fit or twist-on fitting. Two protective caps (outer and inner caps) protect the user and the needle. The peel foil protects the sterility of the needle and holds information such as lot number, and needle length and gauge. Pen needles vary by needle length and diameter (gauge).
[edit] Pen needle terminology
There are two main characteristics of a pen needle: gauge (diameter or thinness) and length.
Gauge
The diameter or thinness of a pen needle is measured by its gauge (G). The?greater the gauge number, the thinner the needle. The thinner the insulin pen needle, the less pain those receiving the injection may feel.
Length
Length of a pen needle is measured in millimeters (mm). The length of the needle impacts the depth of the injection. An 8?mm needle has been the most common length used with insulin pens, although shorter needles are growing in use.
[edit] Pen needle availability
There are many different pen needles offered in varying lengths and diameters. Availability of specific lengths and sizes vary by country.
	* Owen Mumford supplies Unifine Pentips in three lengths: 6mm and 8mm (31G) and 12?mm (29G). 
	* Becton Dickinson supplies BD pen needles in three lengths: 5mm and 8mm (31G), and 12.7mm (29G) 
	* Novo Nordisk pen needles, called NovoFine, come in 6mm (31G), 6mm (32G tip) or 8mm (30G) 
	* Ypsomed?s Penfine and Clickfine pen needles come in 6mm (31G), 8mm (31G) 10mm (29G) and 12mm (29G). 
The smallest pen needles are very short and very thin and help minimize the discomfort of injection. Because of their bigger inner diameters, larger diameter pen needles help large dose volumes to flow more quickly and with less manual strength through the needle.
[edit] Choosing a pen needle
Many factors figure into choosing the appropriate pen needle. Pen needle manufacturers advise that users consult their healthcare professional for advice on choosing the most appropriate pen needle.
Injection Technique
The proper injection technique affects which needle length is best for you. Inject straight in or at an angle. Injecting at a 90? angle (vertically) is the most common injection technique. Some people who inject with longer needles insert them at an angle to help avoid injecting in the muscle tissue.
Body Build
A person's build and amount of body fat (subcutaneous tissue) is an important element in considering which pen needle length to choose. Body Mass Index (BMI) is one way to calculate the amount of body fat. The CDC [2] (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) has a BMI calculator for adults, children and teenagers. Children and thin, young adults may need to choose the shortest needles.
Compatibility
Compatibility identifies which pen needle can be used with a specific brand of injection or insulin pen. Most pen needle manufacturers design their pen needles for either universal fit or fit with all major injection pen brands, and provide information about compatibility.
Attachment
Pen needles can either screw-on or click-on to attach to an injection pen. While most pen needles screw-on to attach, one pen needle made in Switzerland with a patented technology by Ypsomed AG (sold in the US under the name Clickfine), allows the user to either click-on or screw-on the needle to attach.
Using a pen needle that clicks-on to attach may be beneficial for people with arthritis, other manual dexterity issues, or vision impairment.
Dose Size
People taking large dose volumes may chose pen needles with bigger inner diameters. Larger diameter pen needles such as 29g, help large dose volumes flow more quickly and with less manual strength through the needle.
[edit] Where to inject
It is important that injections are given into the proper areas of the body. In general, a health professional determines the best injection site for a patient. There are several recommended injection sites including the abdomen, parts of the buttocks and thigh areas. Health professionals advise that patients keep at least two fingers width (3?cm) away from the navel when injecting.
Common injection sites include:
	* Upper side area of the arms 
	* Abdomen (except area close to the naval) 
	* Front and sides of thighs 
	* Upper and outer surfaces of the buttocks 
The most reliable and consistent absorption of insulin occurs when it is delivered into the layer of tissue (subcutaneous adipose tissue, or ?fat?) located between the skin and the muscle.
Injection Safety Considerations

	* Perform an 'airshot' with a few units of medication before giving an injection 
	* Inject in a place below the skin, but above the muscle (in the subcutaneous tissue) 
	* Inject slowly according to instructions from a medical practitioner and injection pen instructions ? keep the needle in the skin for at least 6 seconds after injecting 
	* Once the needle has entered the skin surface, do not change the angle of the injection pen. A change in the angle could cause the needle to break or get stuck in the skin 
	* Change injection sites between injections. If this is not done, tissue hardening may result 
	* Change the needle after each injection. 
	* Remove the pen needle immediately to prevent air from entering the cartridge and to prevent insulin from leaking out. 
[edit] Needle disposal
To reduce the risk of injury to others, pen needles should be disposed of in a puncture resistant container such as a sharps container [link sharps container to its wiki page], following local regulations. For added safety, the container should be labeled as sharps medical waste.
[edit] See also
	* Clickfine pen needles 
	* Insulin injection 
	* Sharps container 
	* Sharps waste 
[edit] References
	1. ^ Swiss-made pen needles by Ypsomed AG (sold under the name Clickfine in the US) use their patented click-on technology which allows users to click on the pen needle to attach it. 
	2. ^ CDC ? BMI Calculation Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 
[edit] External links
	* Clickfine Pen Needles 
	* Ypsomed AG 
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From: Tamera <fidano at comcast.net>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Mon, March 22, 2010 10:43:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens

The? pens that offer half units use a disposable cartridge, not like the lantis pen and humalog pen I am used to which, yes you? dispose the needle and then dispose the? whole? prefilled? pen when empty. the pens I am asking about? you do not toss the pen? but the prefilled cartridge.
----- Original Message ----- From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 7:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens


> The pin has its own nedles that goes with it.
> I could be wrong, but I don't think they shake hands.
> Since all yu need to do with the pin is twist to the units you need.
> If I said this wrong I am sorry.
> 
> -- --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>? FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
> 
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From natemaster at atmc.net  Tue Mar 23 00:15:53 2010
From: natemaster at atmc.net (Doug Billiar)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:15:53 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-DS173105E63A535713C26309A1270@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY110-DS173105E63A535713C26309A1270@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAHmXrTnYIW9EkBbuErFdsrvCgAAAEAAAAEYGilww3d5FjsFrFd2MHfIBAAAAAA==@atmc.net>

Hi Folks,

     A quick search of Solo V2 yeilded solometers.com.  I looked around the
website and all I'm going to say is that the meter appears to be quite
comparable to the Prodigy Voice.  If you are interested may I suggest that
you explore the website yourselves.


 
 
Doug and Weaver
natemaster at atmc.net
 
 
Somedays you are the dog, somedays you are the hydrant. - Unknown
 
Any woman who thinks the way to a man's heart is through his stomach is
aiming about 10 inches too high.
-- Adrienne E. Gusoff

When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
disappointed to discover they are not it.
-- Bernard Bailey

Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in
the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us.
-- Bill Watterson, cartoonist, "Calvin and Hobbes"

 

 


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 4:23 PM
To: diabetes-talk
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter

Hello all:

I was just called by Advanced Diabetic Solutions  for my testing strip
re-order and there were letting me know about a new accessible meter that
supposedly the NFB had been in talks with Advanced Diabetic Solutions about
this meter Solo V2 is this true and has anyone tried it out.

And any reason why there has been no talk on the Division list about this.

Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
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1-866-580-5574

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From fidano at comcast.net  Tue Mar 23 01:50:40 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:50:40 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re:  Insulin Pens
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looks like the cartridge... maybe, but  needles no. I thought I'd ask prior 
to even opening the sealed box... but guess if I want a back up, its simply 
more out of  pocket!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 5:01 AM
Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens


>I will look into it, I will call the company today and find out, never 
>doubt only be sure.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
>
> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>
>
>> I would tend to doubt it.
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
>> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 6:10 PM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>>
>>
>> > another topic,  I have found I really need .5 units and was introduced 
>> > to
>> > the  novo JR pen about a year ago, but  held off  sticking with my 
>> > humolog
>> > pen. I learned at my last MD apt about the  Humalog pen that offers l.5
>> > units.  This  I am sure some will freak over but, will the novo pen
>> > accurately use the  humalog cartridge?
>> > I know for  copyright or whatever term one wants to use not indicate 
>> > these
>> > two are interchangeable, but at the cost out of pocket.. wondered if 
>> > the
>> > two can be used interchangeably with the cartridges or not.
>> > thanks, please  no  attitude... money is money and it works both ways!
>> > Just wondering if there is any stats on it.
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Diabetes-talk mailing list
>> > Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> > Diabetes-talk:
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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Tue Mar 23 01:54:13 2010
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:54:13 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re:  Insulin Pens
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A34E0B1@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Tamera.....I received your message and will call you tomorrow.  Have a great night

Kelly

----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Mon Mar 22 21:50:40 2010
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re:  Insulin Pens

looks like the cartridge... maybe, but  needles no. I thought I'd ask prior 
to even opening the sealed box... but guess if I want a back up, its simply 
more out of  pocket!

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 5:01 AM
Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens


>I will look into it, I will call the company today and find out, never 
>doubt only be sure.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com
> 1-866-580-5574
>
> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:56 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>
>
>> I would tend to doubt it.
>>
>> Mike Freeman
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
>> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 6:10 PM
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>>
>>
>> > another topic,  I have found I really need .5 units and was introduced 
>> > to
>> > the  novo JR pen about a year ago, but  held off  sticking with my 
>> > humolog
>> > pen. I learned at my last MD apt about the  Humalog pen that offers l.5
>> > units.  This  I am sure some will freak over but, will the novo pen
>> > accurately use the  humalog cartridge?
>> > I know for  copyright or whatever term one wants to use not indicate 
>> > these
>> > two are interchangeable, but at the cost out of pocket.. wondered if 
>> > the
>> > two can be used interchangeably with the cartridges or not.
>> > thanks, please  no  attitude... money is money and it works both ways!
>> > Just wondering if there is any stats on it.
>> > _______________________________________________
>> > Diabetes-talk mailing list
>> > Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>> > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> > Diabetes-talk:
>> > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/options/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org/k7uij%40panix.com
>>
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From fidano at comcast.net  Tue Mar 23 02:48:23 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:48:23 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
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Anyone using this meter?
 Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Billiar" <natemaster at atmc.net>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 5:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter


> Hi Folks,
>
>     A quick search of Solo V2 yeilded solometers.com.  I looked around the
> website and all I'm going to say is that the meter appears to be quite
> comparable to the Prodigy Voice.  If you are interested may I suggest that
> you explore the website yourselves.
>
>
>
>
> Doug and Weaver
> natemaster at atmc.net
>
>
> Somedays you are the dog, somedays you are the hydrant. - Unknown
>
> Any woman who thinks the way to a man's heart is through his stomach is
> aiming about 10 inches too high.
> -- Adrienne E. Gusoff
>
> When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
> disappointed to discover they are not it.
> -- Bernard Bailey
>
> Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere 
> in
> the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us.
> -- Bill Watterson, cartoonist, "Calvin and Hobbes"
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 4:23 PM
> To: diabetes-talk
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
>
> Hello all:
>
> I was just called by Advanced Diabetic Solutions  for my testing strip
> re-order and there were letting me know about a new accessible meter that
> supposedly the NFB had been in talks with Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
> about
> this meter Solo V2 is this true and has anyone tried it out.
>
> And any reason why there has been no talk on the Division list about this.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
>
> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
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> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Tue Mar 23 03:03:29 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:03:29 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
Message-ID: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>

To The NFB Members,



I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division meeting. 

The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test results. 



Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff. 

I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB DAN.

 

The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind. 



Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.


One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate. 

 

In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet the needs of visually impaired customers. 

 

If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2 information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced Diabetic Solutions.   

  

Vinny

Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board 
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President 
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster


From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 23 11:23:31 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:23:31 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-DS173105E63A535713C26309A1270@phx.gbl>
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Message-ID: <BAY110-DS15488859EA67A117C4C617A1260@phx.gbl>

>From what I found out from ADS is that some NFB Chapters are testing it out.

Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
1-866-580-5574

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Doug Billiar<mailto:natemaster at atmc.net> 
  To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:15 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter


  Hi Folks,

       A quick search of Solo V2 yeilded solometers.com.  I looked around the
  website and all I'm going to say is that the meter appears to be quite
  comparable to the Prodigy Voice.  If you are interested may I suggest that
  you explore the website yourselves.


   
   
  Doug and Weaver
  natemaster at atmc.net<mailto:natemaster at atmc.net>
   
   
  Somedays you are the dog, somedays you are the hydrant. - Unknown
   
  Any woman who thinks the way to a man's heart is through his stomach is
  aiming about 10 inches too high.
  -- Adrienne E. Gusoff

  When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
  disappointed to discover they are not it.
  -- Bernard Bailey

  Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere in
  the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us.
  -- Bill Watterson, cartoonist, "Calvin and Hobbes"

   

   


  -----Original Message-----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 4:23 PM
  To: diabetes-talk
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter

  Hello all:

  I was just called by Advanced Diabetic Solutions  for my testing strip
  re-order and there were letting me know about a new accessible meter that
  supposedly the NFB had been in talks with Advanced Diabetic Solutions about
  this meter Solo V2 is this true and has anyone tried it out.

  And any reason why there has been no talk on the Division list about this.

  Cheryl Echevarria 
  Independent Travel Consultant
  http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/<http://echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//echevarriatravel.com/>>
  1-866-580-5574

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 23 12:36:14 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:36:14 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS222078B982E66DE9B6DFADA1260@phx.gbl>

Vincent thank you.  I am sorry if I opened my mouth to soon on this,  but they called me about it.  So, I had to question it.

Thank you for this information.

Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
1-866-580-5574

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Vincent Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net> 
  To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Cc: Vincent G Chaney Jr<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net> 
  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:03 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  To The NFB Members,



  I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division meeting. 

  The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test results. 



  Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff. 

  I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB DAN.

   

  The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind. 



  Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.


  One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate. 

   

  In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet the needs of visually impaired customers. 

   

  If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/> If you want additional Solo V2 information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/>. The entire website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced Diabetic Solutions.   

    

  Vinny

  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board 
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President 
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 23 12:36:39 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:36:39 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS2260C745976F23B0A7CBCEA1260@phx.gbl>

They are sending me one to try.

Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
1-866-580-5574

http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Vincent Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net> 
  To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Cc: Vincent G Chaney Jr<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net> 
  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:03 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  To The NFB Members,



  I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division meeting. 

  The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test results. 



  Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff. 

  I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB DAN.

   

  The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind. 



  Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.


  One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate. 

   

  In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet the needs of visually impaired customers. 

   

  If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/> If you want additional Solo V2 information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/>. The entire website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced Diabetic Solutions.   

    

  Vinny

  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board 
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President 
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
  _______________________________________________
  Diabetes-talk mailing list
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 23 12:40:39 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:40:39 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS176D19991B751AE713CB6BA1260@phx.gbl>

When speaking to Tina Rockwell, who is a wonderful lady, she is my representative since going to ADS, called me back.  I wanted to ask about the software to use with the meter to upload my readings so that I can print it out for my doctor.  She informed me that you do not need any special connections, accept a usb connection and anyone you have at home will work.  No downloading software, you just go the the http://www.solometers.com/<http://www.solometers.com/>

and download it and you can save your readings.

Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
1-866-580-5574

http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
Reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:Reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Vincent Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net> 
  To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Cc: Vincent G Chaney Jr<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net> 
  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:03 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  To The NFB Members,



  I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division meeting. 

  The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test results. 



  Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff. 

  I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB DAN.

   

  The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind. 



  Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.


  One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate. 

   

  In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet the needs of visually impaired customers. 

   

  If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/> If you want additional Solo V2 information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/>. The entire website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced Diabetic Solutions.   

    

  Vinny

  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board 
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President 
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
  _______________________________________________
  Diabetes-talk mailing list
  Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
  To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for Diabetes-talk:
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From fidano at comcast.net  Tue Mar 23 14:12:20 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:12:20 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
Message-ID: <5FD7E1CEDEB8446698A1D377661BD8D3@24ktLaptop>

Vinny,
 I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was 
looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as 
well.
 Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally 
accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, but 
am looking at finding out more about that.
 This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's 
decision on  a new meter.
 Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters 
made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific strip, 
as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips 
were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably with 
other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it would 
make it  more available?



 Thanks,
 Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> To The NFB Members,
>
>
>
> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there 
> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are 
> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development 
> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very 
> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public 
> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division 
> meeting.
>
> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially 
> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 
> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk 
> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test 
> results.
>
>
>
> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into 
> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this 
> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer 
> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or 
> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been 
> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the 
> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>
> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and 
> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has 
> set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is 
> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB 
> DAN.
>
>
>
> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to 
> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 
> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>
>
>
> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to 
> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I 
> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to 
> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to 
> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind 
> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>
>
> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo 
> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives 
> me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there 
> is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it 
> actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old 
> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a 
> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we 
> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>
>
>
> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the 
> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet 
> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>
>
>
> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll 
> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website 
> is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2 
> information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire 
> website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have 
> download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood 
> glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local 
> DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced 
> Diabetic Solutions.
>
>
>
> Vinny
>
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
> Diabetes-talk:
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> 




From dpoehlman at comcast.net  Tue Mar 23 14:57:52 2010
From: dpoehlman at comcast.net (Donna Poehlman)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:57:52 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with Prodagy voice
Message-ID: <98525C2137674F0EBC82E92E5EE0EA84@Donna>

Hi,
 
I'd just like to echo the problems with the voice.  I love the ability
to hear everything and being able to test by myself.  But lately I've
had problems with the strips not connecting and get a "thank you"
message instead of the usual message when inserting the strip. What's
up?  Is this a problem with all meters or is it just mine and those who
are having problems with it?  Can it be corrected?
 
Thank you,
 
Donna 


From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Tue Mar 23 15:01:16 2010
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:01:16 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with Prodagy voice
In-Reply-To: <98525C2137674F0EBC82E92E5EE0EA84@Donna>
References: <98525C2137674F0EBC82E92E5EE0EA84@Donna>
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A336024@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Hello Donna,

How long have you had your meter?  

Best Regards,
 
Kelly Massaro-Neal
Director, Sales
704.285.6425
Mobile: 704-491-3923
Prodigy Diabetes Care
9300 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 450
Charlotte, NC 28269
Fax: 704.285.6495
Web: www.prodigymeter.com
 
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Donna Poehlman
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:58 AM
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Cc: Donna Poehlman
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with Prodagy voice

Hi,
 
I'd just like to echo the problems with the voice.  I love the ability
to hear everything and being able to test by myself.  But lately I've
had problems with the strips not connecting and get a "thank you"
message instead of the usual message when inserting the strip. What's
up?  Is this a problem with all meters or is it just mine and those who
are having problems with it?  Can it be corrected?
 
Thank you,
 
Donna 
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From chanellemh at gmail.com  Tue Mar 23 15:06:10 2010
From: chanellemh at gmail.com (Chanelle Hill)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:06:10 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
Message-ID: <3748B7C2D287467FBB66188757F9601A@DBTOA000>

Good morning,
While perusing some of the emails from this list, I saw that someone mentioned that the talking insulin pump would be coming out soon. Will it be covered by insurance and government programs such as Medicaid? Is there any information we can give to our healthcare providers so that they can learn about it and write a prescription?

Thank you.
Chanelle

From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Tue Mar 23 17:47:03 2010
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (The Jacobs Family)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:47:03 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Prodigy Count-a-dose is now available!
Message-ID: <974A35F1A4524ED4A7B6C1976EDDBF53@Bernie7309aa9>

My name is Lisa with Prodigy Count-A-Dose, How are you
----- Original Message ----- 
From: Lisa Marsan 
To: bandbjacobs at verizon.net 
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:40 AM
Subject: Prodigy Count-a-dose is now available!


Dear Bernadette,

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

                         Prodigy Count-A-Dose is now available!

 

 

A few weeks ago Prodigy sent a letter announcing the up-coming release of the Count-A- Dose.

Count-a-dose is a medical device that allows a blind or vision impaired person with diabetes, to fill an insulin syringe independently without assistance. 

Insulin therapy will cost a lot less with Count-A-Dose? versus using insulin pens and prefilled reservoirs!

 

In addition to the release of the count-a-dose, we are pleased to announce a new Low Vision Center on our website, this center contains information about the Prodigy? Count-a-doseT, Prodigy VoiceT Meter, and soon to be Prodigy IQ Pump information. 

 

For additional information or to place your orders for the Count-A-Dose please call:

866-908-9201.

 

Thank you for choosing Prodigy!
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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Tue Mar 23 18:50:34 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:50:34 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
	<BAY110-DS222078B982E66DE9B6DFADA1260@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <71B7614FD3AC4744A8EC52A04FD14DFB@Vincent>

Cheryl,

There was no problem at all by your asking. I was wondering actually who was 
going to be first.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


Vincent thank you.  I am sorry if I opened my mouth to soon on this,  but 
they called me about it.  So, I had to question it.

Thank you for this information.

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
1-866-580-5574

http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
Reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:Reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Vincent Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>
  To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
  Cc: Vincent G Chaney Jr<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>
  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:03 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  To The NFB Members,



  I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there 
is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are 
visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development for 
the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very 
instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public 
announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division 
meeting.

  The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially 
approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 2nd 
meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk you 
through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test results.



  Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into 
a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this 
product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer service 
representatives are very well trained to address any questions or concerns 
about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been doing 
business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the 
Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.

  I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and 
they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has set 
up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is 
1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB 
DAN.



  The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to 
members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 'FULLY 
AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.



  Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to 
program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I quickly 
provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to prepare the 
puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to shut off in 5 
minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind individuals plenty of 
time to prepare our blood sample.


  One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo 
V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives me 
a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there is 
not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it actually 
speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old technology 
world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a FALSE low 
reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we acted every 
time we received a reading that was not accurate.



  In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the 
market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet the 
needs of visually impaired customers.



  If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll 
free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website is: 
www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/> 
If you want additional Solo V2 information, please go to their website at 
www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/>. The entire website was build 
to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have download software 
for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood glucose levels. In 
addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local DAN want more 
information or training, please reach out to Advanced Diabetic Solutions.



  Vinny

  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Tue Mar 23 19:40:36 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:40:36 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
	<5FD7E1CEDEB8446698A1D377661BD8D3@24ktLaptop>
Message-ID: <0479BCFDE238472EBFA32E2ACEAFFC3E@Vincent>

Tamera,

Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each 
meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today, 
"fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular 
Solo V2 Test Strips.
With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this 
was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download 
the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your 
results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on 
the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may not 
have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.

I will continue to test and answer any questions through the Diabetes-Talk, 
especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further 
explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


Vinny,
 I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
well.
 Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, but
am looking at finding out more about that.
 This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
decision on  a new meter.
 Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters
made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific strip,
as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably with
other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it would
make it  more available?



 Thanks,
 Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> To The NFB Members,
>
>
>
> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
> meeting.
>
> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
> results.
>
>
>
> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into
> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>
> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and
> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
> set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is
> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
> DAN.
>
>
>
> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>
>
>
> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to
> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>
>
> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo
> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
> me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
> is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
> actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>
>
>
> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>
>
>
> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll
> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
> is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2
> information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire
> website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have
> download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
> glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
> DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
> Diabetic Solutions.
>
>
>
> Vinny
>
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
> _______________________________________________
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> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Tue Mar 23 19:56:04 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:56:04 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
	<BAY110-DS176D19991B751AE713CB6BA1260@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <F8E4FB6F17C64487988D194155DFFAE7@Vincent>

Cheryl,

Just to clarify my wording. The software is downloadable to load onto your 
computer and then run. This software will then allow you to upload your 
results to bring to your doctor.
As I mentioned in my response to Tamera, I will do further review for us of 
this software.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


When speaking to Tina Rockwell, who is a wonderful lady, she is my 
representative since going to ADS, called me back.  I wanted to ask about 
the software to use with the meter to upload my readings so that I can print 
it out for my doctor.  She informed me that you do not need any special 
connections, accept a usb connection and anyone you have at home will work. 
No downloading software, you just go the the 
http://www.solometers.com/<http://www.solometers.com/>

and download it and you can save your readings.

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
1-866-580-5574

http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
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Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Vincent Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>
  To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
  Cc: Vincent G Chaney Jr<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>
  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:03 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  To The NFB Members,



  I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there 
is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are 
visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development for 
the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very 
instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public 
announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division 
meeting.

  The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially 
approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 2nd 
meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk you 
through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test results.



  Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into 
a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this 
product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer service 
representatives are very well trained to address any questions or concerns 
about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been doing 
business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the 
Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.

  I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and 
they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has set 
up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is 
1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB 
DAN.



  The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to 
members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 'FULLY 
AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.



  Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to 
program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I quickly 
provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to prepare the 
puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to shut off in 5 
minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind individuals plenty of 
time to prepare our blood sample.


  One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo 
V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives me 
a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there is 
not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it actually 
speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old technology 
world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a FALSE low 
reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we acted every 
time we received a reading that was not accurate.



  In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the 
market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet the 
needs of visually impaired customers.



  If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll 
free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website is: 
www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/> 
If you want additional Solo V2 information, please go to their website at 
www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/>. The entire website was build 
to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have download software 
for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood glucose levels. In 
addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local DAN want more 
information or training, please reach out to Advanced Diabetic Solutions.



  Vinny

  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Tue Mar 23 20:08:00 2010
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:08:00 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A34E0D1@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Vincent,

The Prodigy products actually all use the same test strip now.  So for those who have an Auto code and Voice they can now purchase one strip and it works in both meters.

You are correct that most meters use a different strip however Prodigy has two talking meters that utilize the same strip

----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue Mar 23 15:40:36 2010
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Tamera,

Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each 
meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today, 
"fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular 
Solo V2 Test Strips.
With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this 
was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download 
the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your 
results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on 
the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may not 
have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.

I will continue to test and answer any questions through the Diabetes-Talk, 
especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further 
explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


Vinny,
 I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
well.
 Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, but
am looking at finding out more about that.
 This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
decision on  a new meter.
 Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters
made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific strip,
as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably with
other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it would
make it  more available?



 Thanks,
 Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> To The NFB Members,
>
>
>
> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
> meeting.
>
> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
> results.
>
>
>
> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into
> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>
> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and
> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
> set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is
> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
> DAN.
>
>
>
> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>
>
>
> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to
> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>
>
> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo
> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
> me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
> is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
> actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>
>
>
> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>
>
>
> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll
> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
> is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2
> information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire
> website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have
> download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
> glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
> DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
> Diabetic Solutions.
>
>
>
> Vinny
>
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 23 20:13:26 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:13:26 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A34E0D1@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
References: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A34E0D1@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS75E14BB84A2688ED746C6A1260@phx.gbl>

I think Tamera do you mean to have a universal strip that works in all the meters.

Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
1-866-580-5574

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kelly Massaro<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com> 
  To: 'diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org'<mailto:'diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org'> 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:08 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Vincent,

  The Prodigy products actually all use the same test strip now.  So for those who have an Auto code and Voice they can now purchase one strip and it works in both meters.

  You are correct that most meters use a different strip however Prodigy has two talking meters that utilize the same strip

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tue Mar 23 15:40:36 2010
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

  Tamera,

  Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each 
  meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today, 
  "fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular 
  Solo V2 Test Strips.
  With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this 
  was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download 
  the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your 
  results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on 
  the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may not 
  have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.

  I will continue to test and answer any questions through the Diabetes-Talk, 
  especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further 
  explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.

  Vinny
  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net>>
  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Vinny,
   I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
  looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
  well.
   Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
  accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, but
  am looking at finding out more about that.
   This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
  decision on  a new meter.
   Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters
  made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific strip,
  as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
  were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably with
  other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it would
  make it  more available?



   Thanks,
   Tamera
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
  To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  > To The NFB Members,
  >
  >
  >
  > I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
  > is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
  > visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
  > for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
  > instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
  > announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
  > meeting.
  >
  > The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
  > approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
  > 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
  > you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
  > results.
  >
  >
  >
  > Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into
  > a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
  > product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
  > service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
  > concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
  > doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
  > Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
  >
  > I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and
  > they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
  > set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is
  > 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
  > DAN.
  >
  >
  >
  > The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
  > members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
  > 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
  >
  >
  >
  > Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
  > program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
  > quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
  > prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to
  > shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
  > individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
  >
  >
  > One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo
  > V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
  > me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
  > is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
  > actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
  > technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
  > FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
  > acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
  >
  >
  >
  > In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
  > market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
  > the needs of visually impaired customers.
  >
  >
  >
  > If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll
  > free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
  > is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/> If you want additional Solo V2
  > information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/>. The entire
  > website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have
  > download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
  > glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
  > DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
  > Diabetic Solutions.
  >
  >
  >
  > Vinny
  >
  > Vincent Chaney Jr
  > NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  > NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  > NJAGDU Division President
  > NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  > NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
  > _______________________________________________
  > Diabetes-talk mailing list
  > Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
  > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 23 20:14:25 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:14:25 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
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I have asked Tina Rockwell to join our talk list, I hope she does do this to help out with questions, Vince have you asked the people at ADS to join the list so we can also communicate questions with them.

Cheryl Echevarria 
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Kelly Massaro<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com> 
  To: 'diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org'<mailto:'diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org'> 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:08 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Vincent,

  The Prodigy products actually all use the same test strip now.  So for those who have an Auto code and Voice they can now purchase one strip and it works in both meters.

  You are correct that most meters use a different strip however Prodigy has two talking meters that utilize the same strip

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tue Mar 23 15:40:36 2010
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

  Tamera,

  Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each 
  meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today, 
  "fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular 
  Solo V2 Test Strips.
  With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this 
  was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download 
  the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your 
  results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on 
  the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may not 
  have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.

  I will continue to test and answer any questions through the Diabetes-Talk, 
  especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further 
  explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.

  Vinny
  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net>>
  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Vinny,
   I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
  looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
  well.
   Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
  accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, but
  am looking at finding out more about that.
   This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
  decision on  a new meter.
   Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters
  made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific strip,
  as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
  were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably with
  other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it would
  make it  more available?



   Thanks,
   Tamera
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
  To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  > To The NFB Members,
  >
  >
  >
  > I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
  > is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
  > visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
  > for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
  > instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
  > announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
  > meeting.
  >
  > The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
  > approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
  > 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
  > you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
  > results.
  >
  >
  >
  > Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into
  > a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
  > product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
  > service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
  > concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
  > doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
  > Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
  >
  > I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and
  > they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
  > set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is
  > 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
  > DAN.
  >
  >
  >
  > The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
  > members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
  > 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
  >
  >
  >
  > Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
  > program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
  > quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
  > prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to
  > shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
  > individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
  >
  >
  > One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo
  > V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
  > me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
  > is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
  > actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
  > technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
  > FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
  > acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
  >
  >
  >
  > In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
  > market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
  > the needs of visually impaired customers.
  >
  >
  >
  > If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll
  > free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
  > is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/> If you want additional Solo V2
  > information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/>. The entire
  > website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have
  > download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
  > glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
  > DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
  > Diabetic Solutions.
  >
  >
  >
  > Vinny
  >
  > Vincent Chaney Jr
  > NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  > NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  > NJAGDU Division President
  > NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  > NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
  > _______________________________________________
  > Diabetes-talk mailing list
  > Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 23 20:16:44 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:16:44 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
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Well I am getting the meter tomorrow in the mail and will be checking it out as well.

But thank you Vinny.  Great Guy that you are.

Cheryl Echevarria 
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Vincent Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:56 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Cheryl,

  Just to clarify my wording. The software is downloadable to load onto your 
  computer and then run. This software will then allow you to upload your 
  results to bring to your doctor.
  As I mentioned in my response to Tamera, I will do further review for us of 
  this software.

  Vinny
  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:40 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  When speaking to Tina Rockwell, who is a wonderful lady, she is my 
  representative since going to ADS, called me back.  I wanted to ask about 
  the software to use with the meter to upload my readings so that I can print 
  it out for my doctor.  She informed me that you do not need any special 
  connections, accept a usb connection and anyone you have at home will work. 
  No downloading software, you just go the the 
  http://www.solometers.com/<http://www.solometers.com/<http://www.solometers.com/%3Chttp://www.solometers.com/>>

  and download it and you can save your readings.

  Cheryl Echevarria
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    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Vincent Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
    To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>>
    Cc: Vincent G Chaney Jr<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
    Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:03 PM
    Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


    To The NFB Members,



    I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there 
  is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are 
  visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development for 
  the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very 
  instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public 
  announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division 
  meeting.

    The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially 
  approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 2nd 
  meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk you 
  through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test results.



    Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into 
  a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this 
  product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer service 
  representatives are very well trained to address any questions or concerns 
  about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been doing 
  business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the 
  Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.

    I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and 
  they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has set 
  up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is 
  1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB 
  DAN.



    The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to 
  members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 'FULLY 
  AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.



    Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to 
  program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I quickly 
  provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to prepare the 
  puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to shut off in 5 
  minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind individuals plenty of 
  time to prepare our blood sample.


    One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo 
  V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives me 
  a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there is 
  not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it actually 
  speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old technology 
  world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a FALSE low 
  reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we acted every 
  time we received a reading that was not accurate.



    In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the 
  market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet the 
  needs of visually impaired customers.



    If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll 
  free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website is: 
  www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net%3chttp//www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/>> 
  If you want additional Solo V2 information, please go to their website at 
  www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/<http://www.solometers.com%3chttp//www.solometers.com/>>. The entire website was build 
  to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have download software 
  for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood glucose levels. In 
  addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local DAN want more 
  information or training, please reach out to Advanced Diabetic Solutions.



    Vinny

    Vincent Chaney Jr
    NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
    NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
    NJAGDU Division President
    NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
    NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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From trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net  Tue Mar 23 20:23:22 2010
From: trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net (Tina Rockwell)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:23:22 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
Message-ID: <1D4D651B95A24BE6ACEC3A020C340547@JamiePC>

It sounds like most of you have already heard the GREAT new about the
arrival of Solo V2, the second fully audible meter available to NFB members.
If you are interested in obtaining more information please do not hesitate
to call our toll free number 888-377-6382.  Other members of the ADS team
will be joining Diabetes Talk to answer the influx of questions.

 

Tina Rockwell

Director of Patient Services

Advanced Diabetic Solutions

1-888-377-6382 Ext. 7027 office

678-209-5934 cell

1-888-821-8777 fax

 <mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>
tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net

 



From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Tue Mar 23 20:35:58 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:35:58 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
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Tina do we know how accessible the software for the meter is.

Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
1-866-580-5574

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tina Rockwell<mailto:trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net> 
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:23 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


  It sounds like most of you have already heard the GREAT new about the
  arrival of Solo V2, the second fully audible meter available to NFB members.
  If you are interested in obtaining more information please do not hesitate
  to call our toll free number 888-377-6382.  Other members of the ADS team
  will be joining Diabetes Talk to answer the influx of questions.

   

  Tina Rockwell

  Director of Patient Services

  Advanced Diabetic Solutions

  1-888-377-6382 Ext. 7027 office

  678-209-5934 cell

  1-888-821-8777 fax

   <mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>>
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From dpoehlman at comcast.net  Tue Mar 23 21:09:27 2010
From: dpoehlman at comcast.net (Donna Poehlman)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:09:27 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
Message-ID: <BB8A5A8A9EB34A828046E4FEC6B99273@Donna>

Hi,
 
I've had my meter a couple of years now.
 
I wasn't having any problems but now it's acting strange and I'm
questioning my readings because of it.  Hope this gives more info.  
 
I was just wondering if this is something that goes wrong or if it's
something I'm doing wrong.  In short, what's up and how do I correct it?
 
Thanks,
Donna 
 
 


From fidano at comcast.net  Tue Mar 23 21:54:39 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:54:39 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-DS75E14BB84A2688ED746C6A1260@phx.gbl>
References: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A34E0D1@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
	<BAY110-DS75E14BB84A2688ED746C6A1260@phx.gbl>
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No,  but as with the auto code and prodigy, and was told  today talking to 
Kelly... one strip works with all their meters. not all meters just those 
made by prodigy, or at least the prodigy voice and  autocode meters can  use 
the same strip.
 this is what I wondered with the  solo2, if they make other meters then 
perhaps the same strip for those would work with it, making the strip more 
accessible and  possibly more affordable because  of a greater market being 
able to use it.
 Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


>I think Tamera do you mean to have a universal strip that works in all the 
>meters.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
>
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Kelly Massaro<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com>
>  To: 'diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org'<mailto:'diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org'>
>  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:08 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>  Vincent,
>
>  The Prodigy products actually all use the same test strip now.  So for 
> those who have an Auto code and Voice they can now purchase one strip and 
> it works in both meters.
>
>  You are correct that most meters use a different strip however Prodigy 
> has two talking meters that utilize the same strip
>
>  ----- Original Message -----
>  From: 
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> 
> <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  Sent: Tue Mar 23 15:40:36 2010
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>  Tamera,
>
>  Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each
>  meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today,
>  "fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular
>  Solo V2 Test Strips.
>  With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this
>  was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download
>  the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your
>  results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on
>  the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may 
> not
>  have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.
>
>  I will continue to test and answer any questions through the 
> Diabetes-Talk,
>  especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further
>  explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.
>
>  Vinny
>  Vincent Chaney Jr
>  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>  NJAGDU Division President
>  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
>  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net>>
>  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>  Vinny,
>   I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
>  looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
>  well.
>   Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
>  accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, 
> but
>  am looking at finding out more about that.
>   This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
>  decision on  a new meter.
>   Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other 
> meters
>  made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific 
> strip,
>  as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
>  were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably 
> with
>  other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it 
> would
>  make it  more available?
>
>
>
>   Thanks,
>   Tamera
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: "Vincent Chaney" 
> <vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
>  To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" 
> <vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
>  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
>  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>  > To The NFB Members,
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that 
> there
>  > is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
>  > visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
>  > for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was 
> very
>  > instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
>  > announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
>  > meeting.
>  >
>  > The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
>  > approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
>  > 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will 
> walk
>  > you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
>  > results.
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered 
> into
>  > a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute 
> this
>  > product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
>  > service representatives are very well trained to address any questions 
> or
>  > concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
>  > doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on 
> the
>  > Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>  >
>  > I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
> and
>  > they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
>  > set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number 
> is
>  > 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the 
> NFB
>  > DAN.
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
>  > members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
>  > 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
>  > program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
>  > quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
>  > prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed 
> to
>  > shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
>  > individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>  >
>  >
>  > One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the 
> Solo
>  > V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and 
> gives
>  > me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user 
> there
>  > is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
>  > actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
>  > technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
>  > FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if 
> we
>  > acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
>  > market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
>  > the needs of visually impaired customers.
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
> toll
>  > free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS 
> Website
>  > is: 
> www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/> 
> If you want additional Solo V2
>  > information, please go to their website at 
> www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/>. The entire
>  > website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they 
> have
>  > download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
>  > glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
>  > DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
>  > Diabetic Solutions.
>  >
>  >
>  >
>  > Vinny
>  >
>  > Vincent Chaney Jr
>  > NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>  > NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>  > NJAGDU Division President
>  > NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
>  > NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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>  > 
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>
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From fidano at comcast.net  Tue Mar 23 21:55:50 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 14:55:50 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-DS26208990C96757FDAD73BFA1260@phx.gbl>
References: <1D4D651B95A24BE6ACEC3A020C340547@JamiePC>
	<BAY110-DS26208990C96757FDAD73BFA1260@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <4C224333C6BD497EBFC43EE4F368685C@24ktLaptop>

My question for this is... can Jaws read the information uploaded/downloaded 
or whatever to the PC prior to printing for your Doc.
 Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


> Tina do we know how accessible the software for the meter is.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
>
> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:Reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Tina Rockwell<mailto:trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>
>  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:23 PM
>  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
>
>
>  It sounds like most of you have already heard the GREAT new about the
>  arrival of Solo V2, the second fully audible meter available to NFB 
> members.
>  If you are interested in obtaining more information please do not 
> hesitate
>  to call our toll free number 888-377-6382.  Other members of the ADS team
>  will be joining Diabetes Talk to answer the influx of questions.
>
>
>
>  Tina Rockwell
>
>  Director of Patient Services
>
>  Advanced Diabetic Solutions
>
>  1-888-377-6382 Ext. 7027 office
>
>  678-209-5934 cell
>
>  1-888-821-8777 fax
>
> 
> <mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>>
> 
> tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>
>
>
>
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From fidano at comcast.net  Tue Mar 23 22:04:42 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:04:42 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with Prodagy voice
In-Reply-To: <98525C2137674F0EBC82E92E5EE0EA84@Donna>
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Donna,
 you might want to talk to Kelly at prodigy as I did today. I don't know 
when you got your meter but that is exactly what I've been experiencing.. 
from the start of having the meter 2 years now.. but its getting worse. And 
nothing like a 2 AM wondering if I am low and  the dang thing  acting like 
its dead or when it does turn on, as you say...  you prick your finger only 
to have it  turn off as you prepare to put the sample on the strip!
 But Kelly is working with me and hope  to find  newer versions of the meter 
to have this issue fixed.
 Tamera
PS:  I'll  be sure to let you know!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna Poehlman" <dpoehlman at comcast.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Donna Poehlman" <dpoehlman at comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:57 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with Prodagy voice


> Hi,
>
> I'd just like to echo the problems with the voice.  I love the ability
> to hear everything and being able to test by myself.  But lately I've
> had problems with the strips not connecting and get a "thank you"
> message instead of the usual message when inserting the strip. What's
> up?  Is this a problem with all meters or is it just mine and those who
> are having problems with it?  Can it be corrected?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Donna
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From albertsanchez at suddenlink.net  Tue Mar 23 22:26:58 2010
From: albertsanchez at suddenlink.net (Albert Sanchez)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:26:58 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
References: <1D4D651B95A24BE6ACEC3A020C340547@JamiePC>
Message-ID: <3DC26850FE3E47A98E231CDADF9B88A4@Albert>

Any information on how much this meter will cost?
Albert Sanchez
Al's Piano Tuning & Repair
215 John Avenue
Greenville, NC 27858-4113
252-757-3023
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tina Rockwell" <trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:23 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


> It sounds like most of you have already heard the GREAT new about the
> arrival of Solo V2, the second fully audible meter available to NFB 
> members.
> If you are interested in obtaining more information please do not hesitate
> to call our toll free number 888-377-6382.  Other members of the ADS team
> will be joining Diabetes Talk to answer the influx of questions.
>
>
>
> Tina Rockwell
>
> Director of Patient Services
>
> Advanced Diabetic Solutions
>
> 1-888-377-6382 Ext. 7027 office
>
> 678-209-5934 cell
>
> 1-888-821-8777 fax
>
> <mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>
> tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net
>
>
>
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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Tue Mar 23 22:33:05 2010
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 18:33:05 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A34E0D5@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Hi Donna,

Sounds like you may have an older meter.  We have made some updates.

Give me a call on my mobile number tomorrow as I will be traveling.  I can arrange to get you a new meter.

Have a great evening

Kelly

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To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Donna Poehlman <dpoehlman at comcast.net>
Sent: Tue Mar 23 17:09:27 2010
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice

Hi,
 
I've had my meter a couple of years now.
 
I wasn't having any problems but now it's acting strange and I'm
questioning my readings because of it.  Hope this gives more info.  
 
I was just wondering if this is something that goes wrong or if it's
something I'm doing wrong.  In short, what's up and how do I correct it?
 
Thanks,
Donna 
 
 
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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Tue Mar 23 23:25:53 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:25:53 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
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	<BAY110-DS176D19991B751AE713CB6BA1260@phx.gbl>
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Cheryl,

You are kind with your words. You are of a strong value to this 
Diabetes-Talk list with your ideas and knowledge that you share with all of 
us. I look forward to communicating with you and the group in the future.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


Well I am getting the meter tomorrow in the mail and will be checking it out 
as well.

But thank you Vinny.  Great Guy that you are.

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
1-866-580-5574

http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
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Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Vincent Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 3:56 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Cheryl,

  Just to clarify my wording. The software is downloadable to load onto your
  computer and then run. This software will then allow you to upload your
  results to bring to your doctor.
  As I mentioned in my response to Tamera, I will do further review for us 
of
  this software.

  Vinny
  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "cheryl echevarria" 
<cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:40 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  When speaking to Tina Rockwell, who is a wonderful lady, she is my
  representative since going to ADS, called me back.  I wanted to ask about
  the software to use with the meter to upload my readings so that I can 
print
  it out for my doctor.  She informed me that you do not need any special
  connections, accept a usb connection and anyone you have at home will 
work.
  No downloading software, you just go the the
  http://www.solometers.com/<http://www.solometers.com/<http://www.solometers.com/%3Chttp://www.solometers.com/>>

  and download it and you can save your readings.

  Cheryl Echevarria
  Independent Travel Consultant
  http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/<http://echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//echevarriatravel.com/>>
  1-866-580-5574

  http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//blog.echevarriatravel.com/>>
  Reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:Reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:Reservations at echevarriatravel.com%3Cmailto:Reservations at echevarriatravel.com>>
  Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
CST-1018299-10
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Vincent 
Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
    To: 
Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>>
    Cc: Vincent G Chaney 
Jr<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
    Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:03 PM
    Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


    To The NFB Members,



    I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that 
there
  is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
  visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development 
for
  the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
  instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
  announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
  meeting.

    The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
  approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 
2nd
  meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk you
  through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test results.



    Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered 
into
  a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
  product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer 
service
  representatives are very well trained to address any questions or concerns
  about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been doing
  business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
  Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.

    I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
and
  they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has 
set
  up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is
  1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
  DAN.



    The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
  members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 
'FULLY
  AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.



    Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
  program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I 
quickly
  provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to prepare 
the
  puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to shut off in 
5
  minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind individuals plenty 
of
  time to prepare our blood sample.


    One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the 
Solo
  V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives 
me
  a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there is
  not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it 
actually
  speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old technology
  world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a FALSE low
  reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we acted 
every
  time we received a reading that was not accurate.



    In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
  market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet 
the
  needs of visually impaired customers.



    If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
toll
  free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website 
is:
  www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net%3chttp//www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/>>
  If you want additional Solo V2 information, please go to their website at
  www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/<http://www.solometers.com%3chttp//www.solometers.com/>>. 
The entire website was build
  to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have download software
  for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood glucose levels. In
  addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local DAN want more
  information or training, please reach out to Advanced Diabetic Solutions.



    Vinny

    Vincent Chaney Jr
    NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
    NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
    NJAGDU Division President
    NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
    NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Wed Mar 24 00:52:40 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:52:40 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
References: <1D4D651B95A24BE6ACEC3A020C340547@JamiePC>
	<3DC26850FE3E47A98E231CDADF9B88A4@Albert>
Message-ID: <49420DFCF66B482CBF0AC8541837C85E@Vincent>

Albert,

The best way to determine the cost is to contact ADS by the phone number and 
one of the 3 extensions in the original message. I know if we tell the 
person on the phone we are with the NFB DAN, they will give us single use 
lansets with our orders for free.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 6:26 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


Any information on how much this meter will cost?
Albert Sanchez
Al's Piano Tuning & Repair
215 John Avenue
Greenville, NC 27858-4113
252-757-3023
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tina Rockwell" <trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:23 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


> It sounds like most of you have already heard the GREAT new about the
> arrival of Solo V2, the second fully audible meter available to NFB
> members.
> If you are interested in obtaining more information please do not hesitate
> to call our toll free number 888-377-6382.  Other members of the ADS team
> will be joining Diabetes Talk to answer the influx of questions.
>
>
>
> Tina Rockwell
>
> Director of Patient Services
>
> Advanced Diabetic Solutions
>
> 1-888-377-6382 Ext. 7027 office
>
> 678-209-5934 cell
>
> 1-888-821-8777 fax
>
> <mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>
> tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net
>
>
>
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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Wed Mar 24 00:55:15 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:55:15 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A34E0D1@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
Message-ID: <55C036EF27B244BC9B9CFAD9268A8A50@Vincent>

Kelly,

I knew that was a goal for Prodigy but had never heard that had been 
reached. I'm glad you have achieved that standard single strip for both 
machines.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


Vincent,

The Prodigy products actually all use the same test strip now.  So for those 
who have an Auto code and Voice they can now purchase one strip and it works 
in both meters.

You are correct that most meters use a different strip however Prodigy has 
two talking meters that utilize the same strip

----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue Mar 23 15:40:36 2010
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Tamera,

Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each
meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today,
"fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular
Solo V2 Test Strips.
With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this
was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download
the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your
results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on
the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may not
have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.

I will continue to test and answer any questions through the Diabetes-Talk,
especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further
explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


Vinny,
 I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
well.
 Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, but
am looking at finding out more about that.
 This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
decision on  a new meter.
 Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters
made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific strip,
as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably with
other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it would
make it  more available?



 Thanks,
 Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> To The NFB Members,
>
>
>
> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
> meeting.
>
> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
> results.
>
>
>
> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into
> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>
> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and
> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
> set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is
> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
> DAN.
>
>
>
> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>
>
>
> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to
> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>
>
> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo
> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
> me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
> is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
> actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>
>
>
> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>
>
>
> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll
> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
> is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2
> information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire
> website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have
> download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
> glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
> DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
> Diabetic Solutions.
>
>
>
> Vinny
>
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Wed Mar 24 01:16:35 2010
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:16:35 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <55C036EF27B244BC9B9CFAD9268A8A50@Vincent>
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Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A49C279@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Thanks Vincent....We're happy as well!

My hope is to involve your group as we get a little closer with the Prodigy talking insulin pump.

We value our relationship and we look forward to continuing to work together.

Have a great evening!

Best Regards,
 
Kelly Massaro-Neal
Director, Sales
704.285.6425
Mobile: 704-491-3923
Prodigy Diabetes Care
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Charlotte, NC 28269
Fax: 704.285.6495
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-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vincent Chaney
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:55 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Kelly,

I knew that was a goal for Prodigy but had never heard that had been 
reached. I'm glad you have achieved that standard single strip for both 
machines.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


Vincent,

The Prodigy products actually all use the same test strip now.  So for those 
who have an Auto code and Voice they can now purchase one strip and it works 
in both meters.

You are correct that most meters use a different strip however Prodigy has 
two talking meters that utilize the same strip

----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue Mar 23 15:40:36 2010
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Tamera,

Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each
meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today,
"fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular
Solo V2 Test Strips.
With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this
was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download
the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your
results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on
the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may not
have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.

I will continue to test and answer any questions through the Diabetes-Talk,
especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further
explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


Vinny,
 I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
well.
 Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, but
am looking at finding out more about that.
 This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
decision on  a new meter.
 Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters
made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific strip,
as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably with
other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it would
make it  more available?



 Thanks,
 Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> To The NFB Members,
>
>
>
> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
> meeting.
>
> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
> results.
>
>
>
> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into
> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>
> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and
> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
> set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is
> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
> DAN.
>
>
>
> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>
>
>
> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to
> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>
>
> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo
> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
> me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
> is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
> actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>
>
>
> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>
>
>
> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll
> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
> is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2
> information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire
> website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have
> download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
> glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
> DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
> Diabetic Solutions.
>
>
>
> Vinny
>
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar 24 02:33:28 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:33:28 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re:  Insulin Pens
References: <11315E3B0E6B40158D5A91E0C4B1E480@24ktLaptop><C90FA82C7DA14002A44BEDF7F12CFD01@owner1e06aeb63><BAY110-DS247C620B07C3DFBC292859A1270@phx.gbl>
	<00B3B6289BD54BB4BABADEAA848D82F8@24ktLaptop>
Message-ID: <47D76FB80F394C9DB88D1892E1B53648@owner1e06aeb63>

I should think needles would be more interchangeable than cartridges.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 6:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens


> looks like the cartridge... maybe, but  needles no. I thought I'd ask 
> prior to even opening the sealed box... but guess if I want a back up, its 
> simply more out of  pocket!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 5:01 AM
> Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>
>
>>I will look into it, I will call the company today and find out, never 
>>doubt only be sure.
>>
>> Cheryl Echevarria
>> Independent Travel Consultant
>> http://Echevarriatravel.com
>> 1-866-580-5574
>>
>> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
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>> CST-1018299-10
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:56 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>>
>>
>>> I would tend to doubt it.
>>>
>>> Mike Freeman
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
>>> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 6:10 PM
>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>>>
>>>
>>> > another topic,  I have found I really need .5 units and was introduced 
>>> > to
>>> > the  novo JR pen about a year ago, but  held off  sticking with my 
>>> > humolog
>>> > pen. I learned at my last MD apt about the  Humalog pen that offers 
>>> > l.5
>>> > units.  This  I am sure some will freak over but, will the novo pen
>>> > accurately use the  humalog cartridge?
>>> > I know for  copyright or whatever term one wants to use not indicate 
>>> > these
>>> > two are interchangeable, but at the cost out of pocket.. wondered if 
>>> > the
>>> > two can be used interchangeably with the cartridges or not.
>>> > thanks, please  no  attitude... money is money and it works both ways!
>>> > Just wondering if there is any stats on it.
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar 24 02:34:13 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:34:13 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
References: <BAY110-DS173105E63A535713C26309A1270@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <719820CA761E4373A13BF17D137B4EB7@owner1e06aeb63>

I have not talked with anyone about the meter but apparently Mr. Chaney has.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 1:23 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter


> Hello all:
>
> I was just called by Advanced Diabetic Solutions  for my testing strip 
> re-order and there were letting me know about a new accessible meter that 
> supposedly the NFB had been in talks with Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
> about this meter Solo V2 is this true and has anyone tried it out.
>
> And any reason why there has been no talk on the Division list about this.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
>
> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Wed Mar 24 02:41:39 2010
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 22:41:39 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A34E0D8@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Its pretty involved to say the least. I sent ADS on Prodigy behalf to the NFB show in New Jersey. It appears they developed a very good relationship

----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue Mar 23 22:34:13 2010
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter

I have not talked with anyone about the meter but apparently Mr. Chaney has.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 1:23 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter


> Hello all:
>
> I was just called by Advanced Diabetic Solutions  for my testing strip 
> re-order and there were letting me know about a new accessible meter that 
> supposedly the NFB had been in talks with Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
> about this meter Solo V2 is this true and has anyone tried it out.
>
> And any reason why there has been no talk on the Division list about this.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
>
> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:Reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar 24 02:58:35 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:58:35 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
	<BAY110-DS176D19991B751AE713CB6BA1260@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <F3E851EC6D0E401C94984E8D96543D0B@owner1e06aeb63>

That sounds a bit vague to me. That implies that one has a driver that will 
deal with the USB device which is quite possible. But I don't see how one's 
web browser will know of the device and download the readings.

I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that software is required and that it is not 
accessible.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 5:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> When speaking to Tina Rockwell, who is a wonderful lady, she is my 
> representative since going to ADS, called me back.  I wanted to ask about 
> the software to use with the meter to upload my readings so that I can 
> print it out for my doctor.  She informed me that you do not need any 
> special connections, accept a usb connection and anyone you have at home 
> will work.  No downloading software, you just go the the 
> http://www.solometers.com/<http://www.solometers.com/>
>
> and download it and you can save your readings.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
>
> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:Reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Vincent Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>
>  To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Cc: Vincent G Chaney Jr<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>
>  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:03 PM
>  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>  To The NFB Members,
>
>
>
>  I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there 
> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are 
> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development 
> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very 
> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public 
> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division 
> meeting.
>
>  The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially 
> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 
> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk 
> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test 
> results.
>
>
>
>  Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered 
> into a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute 
> this product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer 
> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or 
> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been 
> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the 
> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>
>  I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
> and they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS 
> has set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main 
> number is 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us 
> from the NFB DAN.
>
>
>
>  The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to 
> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 
> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>
>
>
>  Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to 
> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I 
> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to 
> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to 
> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind 
> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>
>
>  One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the 
> Solo V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and 
> gives me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user 
> there is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small 
> it actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old 
> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a 
> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we 
> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>
>
>
>  In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the 
> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet 
> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>
>
>
>  If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
> toll free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS 
> Website is: 
> www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/> 
> If you want additional Solo V2 information, please go to their website at 
> www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/>. The entire website was 
> build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have download 
> software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood glucose 
> levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local DAN want 
> more information or training, please reach out to Advanced Diabetic 
> Solutions.
>
>
>
>  Vinny
>
>  Vincent Chaney Jr
>  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>  NJAGDU Division President
>  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
>  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
>  _______________________________________________
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> 
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>  To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Wed Mar 24 03:00:25 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:00:25 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A34E0D1@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
	<55C036EF27B244BC9B9CFAD9268A8A50@Vincent>
	<A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A49C279@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
Message-ID: <F89DE4D1C7C844999E996F3E140276E6@Vincent>

Kelly,

We all are looking forward to working with you and Prodigy when we in the 
NFB DAN will work with your designers and testers of your Accessible Insulin 
Pump.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


Thanks Vincent....We're happy as well!

My hope is to involve your group as we get a little closer with the Prodigy 
talking insulin pump.

We value our relationship and we look forward to continuing to work 
together.

Have a great evening!

Best Regards,

Kelly Massaro-Neal
Director, Sales
704.285.6425
Mobile: 704-491-3923
Prodigy Diabetes Care
9300 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 450
Charlotte, NC 28269
Fax: 704.285.6495
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-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vincent Chaney
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:55 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Kelly,

I knew that was a goal for Prodigy but had never heard that had been
reached. I'm glad you have achieved that standard single strip for both
machines.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


Vincent,

The Prodigy products actually all use the same test strip now.  So for those
who have an Auto code and Voice they can now purchase one strip and it works
in both meters.

You are correct that most meters use a different strip however Prodigy has
two talking meters that utilize the same strip

----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue Mar 23 15:40:36 2010
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Tamera,

Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each
meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today,
"fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular
Solo V2 Test Strips.
With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this
was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download
the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your
results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on
the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may not
have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.

I will continue to test and answer any questions through the Diabetes-Talk,
especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further
explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


Vinny,
 I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
well.
 Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, but
am looking at finding out more about that.
 This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
decision on  a new meter.
 Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters
made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific strip,
as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably with
other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it would
make it  more available?



 Thanks,
 Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> To The NFB Members,
>
>
>
> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
> meeting.
>
> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
> results.
>
>
>
> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into
> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>
> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and
> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
> set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is
> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
> DAN.
>
>
>
> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>
>
>
> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to
> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>
>
> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo
> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
> me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
> is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
> actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>
>
>
> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>
>
>
> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll
> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
> is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2
> information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire
> website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have
> download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
> glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
> DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
> Diabetic Solutions.
>
>
>
> Vinny
>
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
> _______________________________________________
> Diabetes-talk mailing list
> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar 24 03:04:12 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:04:12 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent><BAY110-DS176D19991B751AE713CB6BA1260@phx.gbl>
	<F8E4FB6F17C64487988D194155DFFAE7@Vincent>
Message-ID: <D1F6111040E64AE684FE27F635E31D2E@owner1e06aeb63>

Nee to know whether/if it works with JAWWS, Window-eyes, System Access to 
Go, Hal and/or SuperNova and NVDA.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> Cheryl,
>
> Just to clarify my wording. The software is downloadable to load onto your
> computer and then run. This software will then allow you to upload your
> results to bring to your doctor.
> As I mentioned in my response to Tamera, I will do further review for us 
> of
> this software.
>
> Vinny
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:40 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
> When speaking to Tina Rockwell, who is a wonderful lady, she is my
> representative since going to ADS, called me back.  I wanted to ask about
> the software to use with the meter to upload my readings so that I can 
> print
> it out for my doctor.  She informed me that you do not need any special
> connections, accept a usb connection and anyone you have at home will 
> work.
> No downloading software, you just go the the
> http://www.solometers.com/<http://www.solometers.com/>
>
> and download it and you can save your readings.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
>
> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:Reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Vincent Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>
>  To: Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Cc: Vincent G Chaney Jr<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>
>  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 11:03 PM
>  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>  To The NFB Members,
>
>
>
>  I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development 
> for
> the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
> meeting.
>
>  The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 
> 2nd
> meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk you
> through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test results.
>
>
>
>  Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered 
> into
> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer 
> service
> representatives are very well trained to address any questions or concerns
> about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been doing
> business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>
>  I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
> and
> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has 
> set
> up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is
> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
> DAN.
>
>
>
>  The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 
> 'FULLY
> AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>
>
>
>  Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I 
> quickly
> provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to prepare 
> the
> puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to shut off in 
> 5
> minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind individuals plenty 
> of
> time to prepare our blood sample.
>
>
>  One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the 
> Solo
> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives 
> me
> a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there is
> not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it 
> actually
> speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old technology
> world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a FALSE low
> reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we acted 
> every
> time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>
>
>
>  In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet 
> the
> needs of visually impaired customers.
>
>
>
>  If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
> toll
> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website 
> is:
> www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/>
> If you want additional Solo V2 information, please go to their website at
> www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/>. The entire website was 
> build
> to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have download software
> for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood glucose levels. In
> addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local DAN want more
> information or training, please reach out to Advanced Diabetic Solutions.
>
>
>
>  Vinny
>
>  Vincent Chaney Jr
>  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>  NJAGDU Division President
>  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
>  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
>  _______________________________________________
>  Diabetes-talk mailing list
>  Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> 
> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar 24 03:07:19 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:07:19 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with Prodagy voice
References: <98525C2137674F0EBC82E92E5EE0EA84@Donna>
Message-ID: <DD822976073146BC8E463D5A1C4B947F@owner1e06aeb63>

Wonder if you have the first or second versions? The first has the 
strip-ejection system which may have problems; I've only encountered one or 
two strips that didn't connect with the second.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna Poehlman" <dpoehlman at comcast.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Donna Poehlman" <dpoehlman at comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:57 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with Prodagy voice


> Hi,
>
> I'd just like to echo the problems with the voice.  I love the ability
> to hear everything and being able to test by myself.  But lately I've
> had problems with the strips not connecting and get a "thank you"
> message instead of the usual message when inserting the strip. What's
> up?  Is this a problem with all meters or is it just mine and those who
> are having problems with it?  Can it be corrected?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Donna
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar 24 03:10:00 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:10:00 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
References: <1D4D651B95A24BE6ACEC3A020C340547@JamiePC>
Message-ID: <4FFB004235454B7ABF46E9F2A9C96FDD@owner1e06aeb63>

Cheryl:

I suspect that *we* will have to determine whether or not the software is 
accessible. Unless it uses absolutely standard Windows controls or is in the 
form of a web page with accessible javascript apps attached, I'd be willing 
to bet the software is *not* accessible. But then neither is that of the 
Prodigy Voice or any other meter software of which I am aware except for the 
experimental stuff Chris Gray of Bay Area Digital was working on a couple of 
years ago.

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tina Rockwell" <trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:23 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


> It sounds like most of you have already heard the GREAT new about the
> arrival of Solo V2, the second fully audible meter available to NFB 
> members.
> If you are interested in obtaining more information please do not hesitate
> to call our toll free number 888-377-6382.  Other members of the ADS team
> will be joining Diabetes Talk to answer the influx of questions.
>
>
>
> Tina Rockwell
>
> Director of Patient Services
>
> Advanced Diabetic Solutions
>
> 1-888-377-6382 Ext. 7027 office
>
> 678-209-5934 cell
>
> 1-888-821-8777 fax
>
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar 24 03:11:41 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:11:41 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
References: <BB8A5A8A9EB34A828046E4FEC6B99273@Donna>
Message-ID: <C13460894E6F42CBAB95D10211AE9D84@owner1e06aeb63>

I've never seen a meter by *any* manufacturer that didn't go bonkers after a 
couple of years. that's why MediCare pays for a new meter every year or two.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Donna Poehlman" <dpoehlman at comcast.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Donna Poehlman" <dpoehlman at comcast.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 2:09 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice


> Hi,
>
> I've had my meter a couple of years now.
>
> I wasn't having any problems but now it's acting strange and I'm
> questioning my readings because of it.  Hope this gives more info.
>
> I was just wondering if this is something that goes wrong or if it's
> something I'm doing wrong.  In short, what's up and how do I correct it?
>
> Thanks,
> Donna
>
>
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar 24 03:14:18 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:14:18 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A34E0D1@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>
Message-ID: <5181FB6EEDAE4D74A58F0C15697F93BF@owner1e06aeb63>

When did the common strips start to be marketed?

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> Vincent,
>
> The Prodigy products actually all use the same test strip now.  So for 
> those who have an Auto code and Voice they can now purchase one strip and 
> it works in both meters.
>
> You are correct that most meters use a different strip however Prodigy has 
> two talking meters that utilize the same strip
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tue Mar 23 15:40:36 2010
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
> Tamera,
>
> Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each
> meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today,
> "fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular
> Solo V2 Test Strips.
> With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this
> was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download
> the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your
> results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on
> the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may 
> not
> have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.
>
> I will continue to test and answer any questions through the 
> Diabetes-Talk,
> especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further
> explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.
>
> Vinny
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
> Vinny,
> I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
> looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
> well.
> Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
> accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, 
> but
> am looking at finding out more about that.
> This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
> decision on  a new meter.
> Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters
> made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific 
> strip,
> as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
> were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably 
> with
> other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it 
> would
> make it  more available?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
> Tamera
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>> To The NFB Members,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
>> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
>> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
>> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
>> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
>> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
>> meeting.
>>
>> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
>> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
>> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
>> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
>> results.
>>
>>
>>
>> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered 
>> into
>> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
>> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
>> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
>> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
>> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
>> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>>
>> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
>> and
>> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
>> set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number 
>> is
>> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
>> DAN.
>>
>>
>>
>> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
>> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
>> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>>
>>
>>
>> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
>> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
>> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
>> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed 
>> to
>> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
>> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>>
>>
>> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the 
>> Solo
>> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
>> me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
>> is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
>> actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
>> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
>> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
>> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>>
>>
>>
>> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
>> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
>> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
>> toll
>> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
>> is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2
>> information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire
>> website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they 
>> have
>> download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
>> glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
>> DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
>> Diabetic Solutions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Vinny
>>
>> Vincent Chaney Jr
>> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>> NJAGDU Division President
>> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
>> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
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>>
>
>
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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Wed Mar 24 03:23:24 2010
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:23:24 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A34E0DD@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

We just announced it two weeks ago on our website.  We've been preparing for it for awhile.  We used the same NDC as the auto code strips stock number 52800 but they're called the Prodigy no coding strips and work in all four meters now


----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue Mar 23 23:14:18 2010
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

When did the common strips start to be marketed?

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> Vincent,
>
> The Prodigy products actually all use the same test strip now.  So for 
> those who have an Auto code and Voice they can now purchase one strip and 
> it works in both meters.
>
> You are correct that most meters use a different strip however Prodigy has 
> two talking meters that utilize the same strip
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tue Mar 23 15:40:36 2010
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
> Tamera,
>
> Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each
> meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today,
> "fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular
> Solo V2 Test Strips.
> With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this
> was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download
> the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your
> results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on
> the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may 
> not
> have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.
>
> I will continue to test and answer any questions through the 
> Diabetes-Talk,
> especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further
> explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.
>
> Vinny
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
> Vinny,
> I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
> looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
> well.
> Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
> accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, 
> but
> am looking at finding out more about that.
> This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
> decision on  a new meter.
> Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters
> made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific 
> strip,
> as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
> were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably 
> with
> other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it 
> would
> make it  more available?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
> Tamera
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>> To The NFB Members,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
>> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
>> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
>> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
>> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
>> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
>> meeting.
>>
>> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
>> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
>> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
>> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
>> results.
>>
>>
>>
>> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered 
>> into
>> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
>> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
>> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
>> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
>> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
>> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>>
>> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
>> and
>> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
>> set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number 
>> is
>> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
>> DAN.
>>
>>
>>
>> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
>> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
>> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>>
>>
>>
>> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
>> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
>> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
>> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed 
>> to
>> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
>> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>>
>>
>> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the 
>> Solo
>> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
>> me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
>> is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
>> actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
>> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
>> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
>> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>>
>>
>>
>> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
>> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
>> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
>> toll
>> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
>> is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2
>> information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire
>> website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they 
>> have
>> download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
>> glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
>> DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
>> Diabetic Solutions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Vinny
>>
>> Vincent Chaney Jr
>> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>> NJAGDU Division President
>> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
>> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
>> _______________________________________________
>> Diabetes-talk mailing list
>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org
>> To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for
>> Diabetes-talk:
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>>
>
>
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From fidano at comcast.net  Wed Mar 24 03:47:30 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:47:30 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re:  Insulin Pens
In-Reply-To: <47D76FB80F394C9DB88D1892E1B53648@owner1e06aeb63>
References: <11315E3B0E6B40158D5A91E0C4B1E480@24ktLaptop><C90FA82C7DA14002A44BEDF7F12CFD01@owner1e06aeb63><BAY110-DS247C620B07C3DFBC292859A1270@phx.gbl><00B3B6289BD54BB4BABADEAA848D82F8@24ktLaptop>
	<47D76FB80F394C9DB88D1892E1B53648@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <3213E50E7A014C42B8BEA5A297C85589@24ktLaptop>

ya'd think
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens


>I should think needles would be more interchangeable than cartridges.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 6:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens
>
>
>> looks like the cartridge... maybe, but  needles no. I thought I'd ask 
>> prior to even opening the sealed box... but guess if I want a back up, 
>> its simply more out of  pocket!
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 5:01 AM
>> Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>>
>>
>>>I will look into it, I will call the company today and find out, never 
>>>doubt only be sure.
>>>
>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>> Independent Travel Consultant
>>> http://Echevarriatravel.com
>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>
>>> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
>>> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
>>> CST-1018299-10
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:56 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>>>
>>>
>>>> I would tend to doubt it.
>>>>
>>>> Mike Freeman
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
>>>> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 6:10 PM
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> > another topic,  I have found I really need .5 units and was 
>>>> > introduced to
>>>> > the  novo JR pen about a year ago, but  held off  sticking with my 
>>>> > humolog
>>>> > pen. I learned at my last MD apt about the  Humalog pen that offers 
>>>> > l.5
>>>> > units.  This  I am sure some will freak over but, will the novo pen
>>>> > accurately use the  humalog cartridge?
>>>> > I know for  copyright or whatever term one wants to use not indicate 
>>>> > these
>>>> > two are interchangeable, but at the cost out of pocket.. wondered if 
>>>> > the
>>>> > two can be used interchangeably with the cartridges or not.
>>>> > thanks, please  no  attitude... money is money and it works both 
>>>> > ways!
>>>> > Just wondering if there is any stats on it.
>>>> > _______________________________________________
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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Wed Mar 24 04:17:09 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:17:09 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
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We from the NFBNJ Diabetes Division have had a very good, sincere, support 
relationship since we first met Jordan Benis and Tina Rockwell from ADS, 
Advanced Diabetic Solutions back in 2008. They have become looked to by many 
many people who visit our state convention also.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:41 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter


Its pretty involved to say the least. I sent ADS on Prodigy behalf to the 
NFB show in New Jersey. It appears they developed a very good relationship

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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter

I have not talked with anyone about the meter but apparently Mr. Chaney has.

Mike

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Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 1:23 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter


> Hello all:
>
> I was just called by Advanced Diabetic Solutions  for my testing strip
> re-order and there were letting me know about a new accessible meter that
> supposedly the NFB had been in talks with Advanced Diabetic Solutions
> about this meter Solo V2 is this true and has anyone tried it out.
>
> And any reason why there has been no talk on the Division list about this.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 24 11:56:00 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 07:56:00 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
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Well my rep here in NY is also from ADS, I still get my prodigy strips from them, but if it is better then I plan on trying something new.  Great sales people here, and New York is forming there own division as we speak.


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  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:41 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter


  Its pretty involved to say the least. I sent ADS on Prodigy behalf to the NFB show in New Jersey. It appears they developed a very good relationship

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  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tue Mar 23 22:34:13 2010
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter

  I have not talked with anyone about the meter but apparently Mr. Chaney has.

  Mike

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  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 1:23 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter


  > Hello all:
  >
  > I was just called by Advanced Diabetic Solutions  for my testing strip 
  > re-order and there were letting me know about a new accessible meter that 
  > supposedly the NFB had been in talks with Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
  > about this meter Solo V2 is this true and has anyone tried it out.
  >
  > And any reason why there has been no talk on the Division list about this.
  >
  > Cheryl Echevarria
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 24 12:16:21 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:16:21 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
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I wish I could get a pump, but medicare is not allowing me to get it, I am not a normal type 1, all of my blood work shows out of range of the normal type 1 so when people who want to get the pump in the future, remember medicare has guide lines to get it.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Vincent Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:00 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Kelly,

  We all are looking forward to working with you and Prodigy when we in the 
  NFB DAN will work with your designers and testers of your Accessible Insulin 
  Pump.

  Vinny
  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com>>
  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 9:16 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Thanks Vincent....We're happy as well!

  My hope is to involve your group as we get a little closer with the Prodigy 
  talking insulin pump.

  We value our relationship and we look forward to continuing to work 
  together.

  Have a great evening!

  Best Regards,

  Kelly Massaro-Neal
  Director, Sales
  704.285.6425
  Mobile: 704-491-3923
  Prodigy Diabetes Care
  9300 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 450
  Charlotte, NC 28269
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  [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vincent Chaney
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 8:55 PM
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

  Kelly,

  I knew that was a goal for Prodigy but had never heard that had been
  reached. I'm glad you have achieved that standard single strip for both
  machines.

  Vinny
  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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  From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com>>
  To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:08 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Vincent,

  The Prodigy products actually all use the same test strip now.  So for those
  who have an Auto code and Voice they can now purchase one strip and it works
  in both meters.

  You are correct that most meters use a different strip however Prodigy has
  two talking meters that utilize the same strip

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tue Mar 23 15:40:36 2010
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

  Tamera,

  Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each
  meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today,
  "fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular
  Solo V2 Test Strips.
  With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this
  was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download
  the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your
  results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on
  the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may not
  have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.

  I will continue to test and answer any questions through the Diabetes-Talk,
  especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further
  explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.

  Vinny
  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net>>
  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Vinny,
   I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
  looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
  well.
   Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
  accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, but
  am looking at finding out more about that.
   This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
  decision on  a new meter.
   Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters
  made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific strip,
  as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
  were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably with
  other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it would
  make it  more available?



   Thanks,
   Tamera
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  Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  > To The NFB Members,
  >
  >
  >
  > I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
  > is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
  > visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
  > for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
  > instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
  > announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
  > meeting.
  >
  > The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
  > approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
  > 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
  > you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
  > results.
  >
  >
  >
  > Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into
  > a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
  > product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
  > service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
  > concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
  > doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
  > Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
  >
  > I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and
  > they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
  > set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is
  > 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
  > DAN.
  >
  >
  >
  > The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
  > members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
  > 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
  >
  >
  >
  > Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
  > program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
  > quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
  > prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to
  > shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
  > individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
  >
  >
  > One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo
  > V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
  > me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
  > is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
  > actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
  > technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
  > FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
  > acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
  >
  >
  >
  > In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
  > market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
  > the needs of visually impaired customers.
  >
  >
  >
  > If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll
  > free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
  > is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/> If you want additional Solo V2
  > information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/>. The entire
  > website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have
  > download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
  > glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
  > DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
  > Diabetic Solutions.
  >
  >
  >
  > Vinny
  >
  > Vincent Chaney Jr
  > NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  > NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  > NJAGDU Division President
  > NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 24 13:04:20 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:04:20 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re:  Insulin Pens
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Tamera I wrote you off list. Did you get my e-mail to help you.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tamera<mailto:fidano at comcast.net> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:47 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens


  ya'd think
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:33 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens


  >I should think needles would be more interchangeable than cartridges.
  >
  > Mike
  >
  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  > From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net>>
  > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  > Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 6:50 PM
  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens
  >
  >
  >> looks like the cartridge... maybe, but  needles no. I thought I'd ask 
  >> prior to even opening the sealed box... but guess if I want a back up, 
  >> its simply more out of  pocket!
  >>
  >> ----- Original Message ----- 
  >> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
  >> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 5:01 AM
  >> Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
  >>
  >>
  >>>I will look into it, I will call the company today and find out, never 
  >>>doubt only be sure.
  >>>
  >>> Cheryl Echevarria
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  >>> ----- Original Message ----- 
  >>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
  >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:56 PM
  >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
  >>>
  >>>
  >>>> I would tend to doubt it.
  >>>>
  >>>> Mike Freeman
  >>>>
  >>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
  >>>> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net>>
  >>>> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >>>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 6:10 PM
  >>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
  >>>>
  >>>>
  >>>> > another topic,  I have found I really need .5 units and was 
  >>>> > introduced to
  >>>> > the  novo JR pen about a year ago, but  held off  sticking with my 
  >>>> > humolog
  >>>> > pen. I learned at my last MD apt about the  Humalog pen that offers 
  >>>> > l.5
  >>>> > units.  This  I am sure some will freak over but, will the novo pen
  >>>> > accurately use the  humalog cartridge?
  >>>> > I know for  copyright or whatever term one wants to use not indicate 
  >>>> > these
  >>>> > two are interchangeable, but at the cost out of pocket.. wondered if 
  >>>> > the
  >>>> > two can be used interchangeably with the cartridges or not.
  >>>> > thanks, please  no  attitude... money is money and it works both 
  >>>> > ways!
  >>>> > Just wondering if there is any stats on it.
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 24 13:25:43 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:25:43 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] How often does Medicare pay for a meter
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It all depends on a few things and if you have a good supplier.

Just got off the phone with Medicare.

Unless the meter cannot be fixed or replaces within 5 years, then Medicare will pay for a new meter.  But the side note is that  Mr. Jones from Medicare told me is that the meters now cannot be fixed or replaced then they will pay for one every year.

Also if you have not gotten an accessible meter.  Not only do you need a prescription from your doctor for the one that you want and not that the doctor wants you to have, remember doctors do get paid for selling drugs and equipment.  You also have to have proof of blindness, which you doctor should know this.  Before Medicare will even pay for an accessible meter.

Being a medical insurance specialist, I cannot stress this part enough.  Your doctor is your doctor, but at the same time if they are telling you that Medicare wont pay for it which I have heard from a prior doctor or mine, which that is why he is my prior doctor, or the other thing they say they wont pay for that meter.

Well guess who pays your doctor first over all the insurance companies Medicare, who pays the doctors the most money for their services Medicare.  Not the HMOs, and if you said Medicaid, yeah right, I tried to get Medicaid to pay my doctors when I worked, took years and they pay pennies on the dollar.

So this is direct from Medicare about replacement meters, plus if you have a good supplier like ADS then you don't need to worry.


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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 24 13:32:43 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:32:43 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
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Did I not say that!  I have spoke to Ms. Rockwell last night and Solo Meter is quite away of this and she is double checking but believes it is accessible, she is getting back to me today.

"We" are also blind and "we" are getting the meter this week, so "we" will check it out.\

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:10 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


  Cheryl:

  I suspect that *we* will have to determine whether or not the software is 
  accessible. Unless it uses absolutely standard Windows controls or is in the 
  form of a web page with accessible javascript apps attached, I'd be willing 
  to bet the software is *not* accessible. But then neither is that of the 
  Prodigy Voice or any other meter software of which I am aware except for the 
  experimental stuff Chris Gray of Bay Area Digital was working on a couple of 
  years ago.

  Mike Freeman

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Tina Rockwell" <trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>>
  To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:23 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


  > It sounds like most of you have already heard the GREAT new about the
  > arrival of Solo V2, the second fully audible meter available to NFB 
  > members.
  > If you are interested in obtaining more information please do not hesitate
  > to call our toll free number 888-377-6382.  Other members of the ADS team
  > will be joining Diabetes Talk to answer the influx of questions.
  >
  >
  >
  > Tina Rockwell
  >
  > Director of Patient Services
  >
  > Advanced Diabetic Solutions
  >
  > 1-888-377-6382 Ext. 7027 office
  >
  > 678-209-5934 cell
  >
  > 1-888-821-8777 fax
  >
  > <mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>>
  > tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>
  >
  >
  >
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 24 14:29:14 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:29:14 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
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So sorry quite aware of this, I know Tina has been subscribed to the list because she has posted and I am sure as soon as she gets confirmation note only from the solo as well as from DAN of NJ and myself.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: cheryl echevarria<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:32 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


  Did I not say that!  I have spoke to Ms. Rockwell last night and Solo Meter is quite away of this and she is double checking but believes it is accessible, she is getting back to me today.

  "We" are also blind and "we" are getting the meter this week, so "we" will check it out.\

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    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>> 
    To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>> 
    Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:10 PM
    Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


    Cheryl:

    I suspect that *we* will have to determine whether or not the software is 
    accessible. Unless it uses absolutely standard Windows controls or is in the 
    form of a web page with accessible javascript apps attached, I'd be willing 
    to bet the software is *not* accessible. But then neither is that of the 
    Prodigy Voice or any other meter software of which I am aware except for the 
    experimental stuff Chris Gray of Bay Area Digital was working on a couple of 
    years ago.

    Mike Freeman

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: "Tina Rockwell" <trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net%3Cmailto:trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>>>
    To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
    Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:23 PM
    Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


    > It sounds like most of you have already heard the GREAT new about the
    > arrival of Solo V2, the second fully audible meter available to NFB 
    > members.
    > If you are interested in obtaining more information please do not hesitate
    > to call our toll free number 888-377-6382.  Other members of the ADS team
    > will be joining Diabetes Talk to answer the influx of questions.
    >
    >
    >
    > Tina Rockwell
    >
    > Director of Patient Services
    >
    > Advanced Diabetic Solutions
    >
    > 1-888-377-6382 Ext. 7027 office
    >
    > 678-209-5934 cell
    >
    > 1-888-821-8777 fax
    >
    > <mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net%3Cmailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>>>
    > tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net%3Cmailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>>
    >
    >
    >
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From jbenis at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net  Wed Mar 24 15:05:16 2010
From: jbenis at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net (Jordan Benis)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:05:16 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
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Hi Cheryl,

It is Jordan Benis from Advanced Diabetic Solutions. I just want to send out
a clarifying email. I spoke to the leadership team at Biosense, the
manufactures of the Solo V2. I want to disseminate this information as it
becomes available to Advanced Diabetic Solutions. 

The Solo Website was built to be fully compatible with your screen readers.
Currently, they are 80% to completion and they should make some final tweaks
so it is 100% compatible. 


Biosense explained there are components of the download software. Below are
the answers I received from Biosense.

Is the download software compatible with all of Microsoft's operating
systems? (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, etc.)

Yes the download is compatible with all operating systems. Simply click the
'Download' on the left side of the page at www.SoloMeters.com. Once you
click the button, the program is designed and built with all the drivers in
place. The software will recognize your computer's settings and do
everything for you. 

Is the software application, once it is downloaded onto your desktop,
compatible with the screen readers? Not just yet. They are working on the
final release so it is 100% compatible. 

I am talking to their President daily and communicating all of your
feedback. They take our feedback very seriously and typically make the
necessary changes fairly quickly. 

Thanks again for everything and please call Tina or myself if we can address
any issues or concerns.

Regards,
Jordan Benis NP, MSN, RN


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:33 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2

Did I not say that!  I have spoke to Ms. Rockwell last night and Solo Meter
is quite away of this and she is double checking but believes it is
accessible, she is getting back to me today.

"We" are also blind and "we" are getting the meter this week, so "we" will
check it out.\

Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:10 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


  Cheryl:

  I suspect that *we* will have to determine whether or not the software is 
  accessible. Unless it uses absolutely standard Windows controls or is in
the 
  form of a web page with accessible javascript apps attached, I'd be
willing 
  to bet the software is *not* accessible. But then neither is that of the 
  Prodigy Voice or any other meter software of which I am aware except for
the 
  experimental stuff Chris Gray of Bay Area Digital was working on a couple
of 
  years ago.

  Mike Freeman

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Tina Rockwell"
<trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:trockwell at advanceddiabeticso
lutions.net>>
  To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:23 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


  > It sounds like most of you have already heard the GREAT new about the
  > arrival of Solo V2, the second fully audible meter available to NFB 
  > members.
  > If you are interested in obtaining more information please do not
hesitate
  > to call our toll free number 888-377-6382.  Other members of the ADS
team
  > will be joining Diabetes Talk to answer the influx of questions.
  >
  >
  >
  > Tina Rockwell
  >
  > Director of Patient Services
  >
  > Advanced Diabetic Solutions
  >
  > 1-888-377-6382 Ext. 7027 office
  >
  > 678-209-5934 cell
  >
  > 1-888-821-8777 fax
  >
  >
<mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advan
ceddiabeticsolutions.net>>
  >
tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabe
ticsolutions.net>
  >
  >
  >
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  >
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From fidano at comcast.net  Wed Mar 24 15:18:51 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:18:51 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re:  Insulin Pens
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-DS228D9E20D90F2C25CBDEF6A1250@phx.gbl>
References: <11315E3B0E6B40158D5A91E0C4B1E480@24ktLaptop><C90FA82C7DA14002A44BEDF7F12CFD01@owner1e06aeb63><BAY110-DS247C620B07C3DFBC292859A1270@phx.gbl><00B3B6289BD54BB4BABADEAA848D82F8@24ktLaptop><47D76FB80F394C9DB88D1892E1B53648@owner1e06aeb63><3213E50E7A014C42B8BEA5A297C85589@24ktLaptop>
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I may have and didn't pay attention to whether it  was from the list, or you 
directly?
 I simply did not break the seal on the package of the JR pen and thought 
I'd ask, hoping I just might have a second  for back up... and I know I 
don't, being the  humalog one isn't covered by insurance for me, it was $50 
out of pocket so a second one will take some real consideration  and 
budgeting.
 Thanks! Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:04 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens


> Tamera I wrote you off list. Did you get my e-mail to help you.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
>
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Tamera<mailto:fidano at comcast.net>
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:47 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens
>
>
>  ya'd think
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:33 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens
>
>
>  >I should think needles would be more interchangeable than cartridges.
>  >
>  > Mike
>  >
>  > ----- Original Message ----- 
>  > From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net>>
>  > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  > Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 6:50 PM
>  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens
>  >
>  >
>  >> looks like the cartridge... maybe, but  needles no. I thought I'd ask
>  >> prior to even opening the sealed box... but guess if I want a back up,
>  >> its simply more out of  pocket!
>  >>
>  >> ----- Original Message ----- 
>  >> From: "cheryl echevarria" 
> <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
>  >> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  >> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 5:01 AM
>  >> Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>  >>
>  >>
>  >>>I will look into it, I will call the company today and find out, never
>  >>>doubt only be sure.
>  >>>
>  >>> Cheryl Echevarria
>  >>> Independent Travel Consultant
>  >>> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
>  >>> 1-866-580-5574
>  >>>
>  >>> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
>  >>> 
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>  >>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
>  >>> CST-1018299-10
>  >>>
>  >>>
>  >>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>  >>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>
>  >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  >>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:56 PM
>  >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>  >>>
>  >>>
>  >>>> I would tend to doubt it.
>  >>>>
>  >>>> Mike Freeman
>  >>>>
>  >>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>  >>>> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net>>
>  >>>> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  >>>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 6:10 PM
>  >>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
>  >>>>
>  >>>>
>  >>>> > another topic,  I have found I really need .5 units and was
>  >>>> > introduced to
>  >>>> > the  novo JR pen about a year ago, but  held off  sticking with my
>  >>>> > humolog
>  >>>> > pen. I learned at my last MD apt about the  Humalog pen that 
> offers
>  >>>> > l.5
>  >>>> > units.  This  I am sure some will freak over but, will the novo 
> pen
>  >>>> > accurately use the  humalog cartridge?
>  >>>> > I know for  copyright or whatever term one wants to use not 
> indicate
>  >>>> > these
>  >>>> > two are interchangeable, but at the cost out of pocket.. wondered 
> if
>  >>>> > the
>  >>>> > two can be used interchangeably with the cartridges or not.
>  >>>> > thanks, please  no  attitude... money is money and it works both
>  >>>> > ways!
>  >>>> > Just wondering if there is any stats on it.
>  >>>> > _______________________________________________
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>  >>>> > 
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>  >>>>
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>  >>>> 
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>  >>>>
>  >>>
>  >>> _______________________________________________
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>  >>> 
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>  >>>
>  >>
>  >>
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>  >> 
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 24 15:50:12 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:50:12 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
In-Reply-To: <46C755BE3F87452C8001B34ED80063BF@JBPC>
References: <1D4D651B95A24BE6ACEC3A020C340547@JamiePC><4FFB004235454B7ABF46E9F2A9C96FDD@owner1e06aeb63>,
	<BAY110-DS4278E784DFA95D69C0613A1250@phx.gbl>,
	<46C755BE3F87452C8001B34ED80063BF@JBPC>
Message-ID: <BAY110-W617346D99D38ABC08B9FDA1250@phx.gbl>


Thank you so much for posting this information.  I love ADS and there wonderful customer service.



Cheryl Echevarria Independent Travel Consultant http://Echevarriatravel.com 1-866-580-5574 http://blog.echevarriatravel.com Reservations at echevarriatravel.com Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10


 
> From: jbenis at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:05:16 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
> 
> Hi Cheryl,
> 
> It is Jordan Benis from Advanced Diabetic Solutions. I just want to send out
> a clarifying email. I spoke to the leadership team at Biosense, the
> manufactures of the Solo V2. I want to disseminate this information as it
> becomes available to Advanced Diabetic Solutions. 
> 
> The Solo Website was built to be fully compatible with your screen readers.
> Currently, they are 80% to completion and they should make some final tweaks
> so it is 100% compatible. 
> 
> 
> Biosense explained there are components of the download software. Below are
> the answers I received from Biosense.
> 
> Is the download software compatible with all of Microsoft's operating
> systems? (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, etc.)
> 
> Yes the download is compatible with all operating systems. Simply click the
> 'Download' on the left side of the page at www.SoloMeters.com. Once you
> click the button, the program is designed and built with all the drivers in
> place. The software will recognize your computer's settings and do
> everything for you. 
> 
> Is the software application, once it is downloaded onto your desktop,
> compatible with the screen readers? Not just yet. They are working on the
> final release so it is 100% compatible. 
> 
> I am talking to their President daily and communicating all of your
> feedback. They take our feedback very seriously and typically make the
> necessary changes fairly quickly. 
> 
> Thanks again for everything and please call Tina or myself if we can address
> any issues or concerns.
> 
> Regards,
> Jordan Benis NP, MSN, RN
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 9:33 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
> 
> Did I not say that! I have spoke to Ms. Rockwell last night and Solo Meter
> is quite away of this and she is double checking but believes it is
> accessible, she is getting back to me today.
> 
> "We" are also blind and "we" are getting the meter this week, so "we" will
> check it out.\
> 
> Cheryl Echevarria 
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
> 
> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com<http://blog.echevarriatravel.com/>
> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com<mailto:Reservations at echevarriatravel.com>
> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel CST-1018299-10
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com> 
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
> 
> 
> Cheryl:
> 
> I suspect that *we* will have to determine whether or not the software is 
> accessible. Unless it uses absolutely standard Windows controls or is in
> the 
> form of a web page with accessible javascript apps attached, I'd be
> willing 
> to bet the software is *not* accessible. But then neither is that of the 
> Prodigy Voice or any other meter software of which I am aware except for
> the 
> experimental stuff Chris Gray of Bay Area Digital was working on a couple
> of 
> years ago.
> 
> Mike Freeman
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tina Rockwell"
> <trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:trockwell at advanceddiabeticso
> lutions.net>>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:23 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
> 
> 
> > It sounds like most of you have already heard the GREAT new about the
> > arrival of Solo V2, the second fully audible meter available to NFB 
> > members.
> > If you are interested in obtaining more information please do not
> hesitate
> > to call our toll free number 888-377-6382. Other members of the ADS
> team
> > will be joining Diabetes Talk to answer the influx of questions.
> >
> >
> >
> > Tina Rockwell
> >
> > Director of Patient Services
> >
> > Advanced Diabetic Solutions
> >
> > 1-888-377-6382 Ext. 7027 office
> >
> > 678-209-5934 cell
> >
> > 1-888-821-8777 fax
> >
> >
> <mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advan
> ceddiabeticsolutions.net>>
> >
> tinarockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:tinarockwell at advanceddiabe
> ticsolutions.net>
> >
> >
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Diabetes-talk mailing list
> > Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> >
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> panix.com> 
> 
> 
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 24 16:18:40 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:18:40 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re:  Insulin Pens
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can you e-mail me off list and send me your phone no.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Tamera<mailto:fidano at comcast.net> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:18 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens


  I may have and didn't pay attention to whether it  was from the list, or you 
  directly?
   I simply did not break the seal on the package of the JR pen and thought 
  I'd ask, hoping I just might have a second  for back up... and I know I 
  don't, being the  humalog one isn't covered by insurance for me, it was $50 
  out of pocket so a second one will take some real consideration  and 
  budgeting.
   Thanks! Tamera
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:04 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens


  > Tamera I wrote you off list. Did you get my e-mail to help you.
  >
  > Cheryl Echevarria
  > Independent Travel Consultant
  > http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/<http://echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//echevarriatravel.com/>>
  > 1-866-580-5574
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  >  ----- Original Message ----- 
  >  From: Tamera<mailto:fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net>>
  >  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  >  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 11:47 PM
  >  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens
  >
  >
  >  ya'd think
  >  ----- Original Message ----- 
  >  From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7uij at panix.com>>>
  >  To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
  > <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >  Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:33 PM
  >  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens
  >
  >
  >  >I should think needles would be more interchangeable than cartridges.
  >  >
  >  > Mike
  >  >
  >  > ----- Original Message ----- 
  >  > From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net%3Cmailto:fidano at comcast.net>>>
  >  > To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
  > <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >  > Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 6:50 PM
  >  > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] [SPAM] Re: Insulin Pens
  >  >
  >  >
  >  >> looks like the cartridge... maybe, but  needles no. I thought I'd ask
  >  >> prior to even opening the sealed box... but guess if I want a back up,
  >  >> its simply more out of  pocket!
  >  >>
  >  >> ----- Original Message ----- 
  >  >> From: "cheryl echevarria" 
  > <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com%3Cmailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>>
  >  >> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
  > <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >  >> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 5:01 AM
  >  >> Subject: [SPAM] Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
  >  >>
  >  >>
  >  >>>I will look into it, I will call the company today and find out, never
  >  >>>doubt only be sure.
  >  >>>
  >  >>> Cheryl Echevarria
  >  >>> Independent Travel Consultant
  >  >>> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/<http://echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//echevarriatravel.com/>>
  >  >>> 1-866-580-5574
  >  >>>
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  >  >>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel
  >  >>> CST-1018299-10
  >  >>>
  >  >>>
  >  >>> ----- Original Message ----- 
  >  >>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com%3Cmailto:k7uij at panix.com>>>
  >  >>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" 
  > <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >  >>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 11:56 PM
  >  >>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
  >  >>>
  >  >>>
  >  >>>> I would tend to doubt it.
  >  >>>>
  >  >>>> Mike Freeman
  >  >>>>
  >  >>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
  >  >>>> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net<mailto:fidano at comcast.net%3Cmailto:fidano at comcast.net>>>
  >  >>>> To: <Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org%3Cmailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>>
  >  >>>> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 6:10 PM
  >  >>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Insulin Pens
  >  >>>>
  >  >>>>
  >  >>>> > another topic,  I have found I really need .5 units and was
  >  >>>> > introduced to
  >  >>>> > the  novo JR pen about a year ago, but  held off  sticking with my
  >  >>>> > humolog
  >  >>>> > pen. I learned at my last MD apt about the  Humalog pen that 
  > offers
  >  >>>> > l.5
  >  >>>> > units.  This  I am sure some will freak over but, will the novo 
  > pen
  >  >>>> > accurately use the  humalog cartridge?
  >  >>>> > I know for  copyright or whatever term one wants to use not 
  > indicate
  >  >>>> > these
  >  >>>> > two are interchangeable, but at the cost out of pocket.. wondered 
  > if
  >  >>>> > the
  >  >>>> > two can be used interchangeably with the cartridges or not.
  >  >>>> > thanks, please  no  attitude... money is money and it works both
  >  >>>> > ways!
  >  >>>> > Just wondering if there is any stats on it.
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar 24 18:53:10 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:53:10 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with Prodagy voice
Message-ID: <20100324185310.10785.55152@web2>

I just take time and push the strip back in again.
Until it connects.
Yes I have had the same problem for quite some time.
I just keep doing the best I can with every test.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar 24 19:07:06 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:07:06 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Prodigy Count-a-dose is now available!
Message-ID: <20100324190706.26671.3426@web3>

Lazy or not,
I would rather pay for what I am using that it is fixed for me, and I 
enjoy this very much.
I truly would have to be trained how to do the other.
It frightens me so I would rather keep what I am using.
I hope with the new medical law we don't have to change what we are doing.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar 24 19:12:03 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:12:03 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
Message-ID: <20100324191203.14340.4593@web1>

Are you a type one or two diabetic.

I am told being type two I don't need this at all.
Even if my numbers go down while I am outside, especially in the winter time.
I am sure it could be fixed so I would be fine all year round.
The first doctor I had here in town, said he did the pump for convenience.
Where he told me I couldn't afford it and didn't need it.
So that took care of that.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar 24 19:18:08 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:18:08 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
Message-ID: <20100324191808.26904.78043@web3>

I will let others learn from this before I try anything new.
I love to watch and see smile.
Does this meter turn off?

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar 24 19:16:08 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:16:08 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
Message-ID: <20100324191608.11228.23809@web2>

yes Donna,
My meter is two years old and older.
I got it a year ago on October 3rd.
I remember that very well.

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 24 19:16:40 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:16:40 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
In-Reply-To: <20100324191203.14340.4593@web1>
References: <20100324191203.14340.4593@web1>
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I am type one where I need the insulin and with my transplant and the drugs it elivates my sugars, but my blood work shows that I am a type 2, actually the doctor says I am in the middle and billing Medicare for a living know that Medicare will not pay for anything they don't have to, even if the doctor says I need it.  So no, I have been down this road for the last 5 years since my transplant team has tried again and again and myself and other doctors and no they will not pay for it.

 

If the pump is more affordable for Prodigy and I don't know what the price of it will be might look into it, but cannot afford thousands of dollars out of pocket to get it.

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> From: dmgina at samobile.net
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:12:03 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
> 
> Are you a type one or two diabetic.
> 
> I am told being type two I don't need this at all.
> Even if my numbers go down while I am outside, especially in the winter time.
> I am sure it could be fixed so I would be fine all year round.
> The first doctor I had here in town, said he did the pump for convenience.
> Where he told me I couldn't afford it and didn't need it.
> So that took care of that.
> 
> -- 
> --Dar
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar 24 19:40:18 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:40:18 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
Message-ID: <20100324194018.27262.9706@web3>

Really,
Medicare pays for a meter every two years?
Wow I was told five years.
So I am still waiting. I use the
Advanced diabetes supply.
They sent me one of the older meters I sent back, it didn't have 
anything on it like the prodigy.
the man don't  know name said I had to wait five years.
If I can get a new meter, I also would like to do this.
And stick with the prodigy.
I don't like keeping switching companies all of the time.
Since I started with this company unless they don't sell the prodigy 
any more, I would rather stay where I am.
Thanks,
I have the prodigy voice.

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 24 19:46:17 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:46:17 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
In-Reply-To: <20100324194018.27262.9706@web3>
References: <20100324194018.27262.9706@web3>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS6326E2887D32DC777448EA1250@phx.gbl>

Dar read my post today please.

Thank you.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net> 
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 3:40 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice


  Really,
  Medicare pays for a meter every two years?
  Wow I was told five years.
  So I am still waiting. I use the
  Advanced diabetes supply.
  They sent me one of the older meters I sent back, it didn't have 
  anything on it like the prodigy.
  the man don't  know name said I had to wait five years.
  If I can get a new meter, I also would like to do this.
  And stick with the prodigy.
  I don't like keeping switching companies all of the time.
  Since I started with this company unless they don't sell the prodigy 
  any more, I would rather stay where I am.
  Thanks,
  I have the prodigy voice.

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From chanellemh at gmail.com  Wed Mar 24 19:48:42 2010
From: chanellemh at gmail.com (Chanelle Hill)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:48:42 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
References: <20100324191203.14340.4593@web1>
Message-ID: <C8EE698AE8AA47B7A33DE91A6417990F@DBTOA000>

I am a type 1 diabetic. I currently use an insulin pump, which was paid for 
by Medicaid. Since my pump was upgraded just a year ago, I doubt that 
Medicaid would pay for a talking one.

Chanelle
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 2:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?


> Are you a type one or two diabetic.
>
> I am told being type two I don't need this at all.
> Even if my numbers go down while I am outside, especially in the winter 
> time.
> I am sure it could be fixed so I would be fine all year round.
> The first doctor I had here in town, said he did the pump for convenience.
> Where he told me I couldn't afford it and didn't need it.
> So that took care of that.
>
> -- 
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>
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar 24 19:53:15 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:53:15 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] How often does Medicare pay for a meter
Message-ID: <20100324195315.26923.95373@web3>

if the meters can be fixed, you would have thought something would have 
been said here on the list.
It seems instead of fixing the meter folks are getting new ones.
How would we know if a meter can be fixed, if you take the meter away 
to do this, then you don't test until the meter comes back.
That seems out of place doesn't it?
Just my thoughts.

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 24 19:50:33 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:50:33 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
In-Reply-To: <20100324191203.14340.4593@web1>
	<C8EE698AE8AA47B7A33DE91A6417990F@DBTOA000>
References: <20100324191203.14340.4593@web1>
	<C8EE698AE8AA47B7A33DE91A6417990F@DBTOA000>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS35F455330E97D082ADB97A1250@phx.gbl>

all depends you need to talk to your suppliers and find out what they can do for you.

Cheryl Echevarria 
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Chanelle Hill<mailto:chanellemh at gmail.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 3:48 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?


  I am a type 1 diabetic. I currently use an insulin pump, which was paid for 
  by Medicaid. Since my pump was upgraded just a year ago, I doubt that 
  Medicaid would pay for a talking one.

  Chanelle
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
  To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 2:12 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?


  > Are you a type one or two diabetic.
  >
  > I am told being type two I don't need this at all.
  > Even if my numbers go down while I am outside, especially in the winter 
  > time.
  > I am sure it could be fixed so I would be fine all year round.
  > The first doctor I had here in town, said he did the pump for convenience.
  > Where he told me I couldn't afford it and didn't need it.
  > So that took care of that.
  >
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From albertsanchez at suddenlink.net  Wed Mar 24 19:50:53 2010
From: albertsanchez at suddenlink.net (Albert Sanchez)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:50:53 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
References: <1D4D651B95A24BE6ACEC3A020C340547@JamiePC><4FFB004235454B7ABF46E9F2A9C96FDD@owner1e06aeb63><BAY110-DS4278E784DFA95D69C0613A1250@phx.gbl>
	<46C755BE3F87452C8001B34ED80063BF@JBPC>
Message-ID: <CAA0A1017DFB4214A02F3B47DD63C0B4@Albert>

Hello to all,

I don't often post to this list but having just completed a phone 
conversation with Tammy regarding the new Solo V2 talking glucometer I 
decided to share with you part of our conversation. After answering many of 
my questions about this new meter I asked about the registeration process. I 
commented that it should be easy to register online, and that many of us 
will be happy to do it that way. My question was: "Will we need to input the 
meters' serial number into the fill-out form, if so, does the meter have a 
method by which the user can get that serial number read audibally from the 
meter with a push of a button?" I explained that since many of us (including 
myself) are totally blind and do not have immediate access to sighted 
assistance that this feature would add to the accessability of the meter. 
Tammy indicated that at present the serial number feature, as I described 
it, is not available. She further told me that she would bring this 
suggestion to the meter people. So, here's where you list members come in: 
What do you think? Would you find this feature helpful?

Yours cordially,
Albert Sanchez
Al's Piano Tuning & Repair
215 John Avenue
Greenville, NC 27858-4113
252-757-3023 




From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar 24 20:10:58 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:10:58 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
Message-ID: <20100324201058.26903.3426@web3>

I have read many posts from you today.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar 24 20:13:21 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:13:21 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
Message-ID: <20100324201321.26507.41386@web3>

Oh way to bad, since you need the talking pump.
I hope the Federation would help you push for this new talking pump 
when it comes forth.
Just as to say
You are going blind, but we don't need to get you glasses, because you 
got them last week.
Even if you need a stronger pair.
Boy I wish you the best.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar 24 20:11:48 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:11:48 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
Message-ID: <20100324201148.14340.70878@web1>

Yes this would be helpful to put the Cerial number on the meter, even 
if it is in Braille on back of the meter.
For those of us who can read Braille.
I never thought of that smile.
I didn't register my meter when I got it two years ago, I didn't think 
I needed to do so.

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From chanellemh at gmail.com  Wed Mar 24 20:26:18 2010
From: chanellemh at gmail.com (Chanelle Hill)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:26:18 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
References: <20100324201321.26507.41386@web3>
Message-ID: <B0C3BC49D7CA4C36BA47612A708F06AF@DBTOA000>

I have actually been blind since birth.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 3:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?


> Oh way to bad, since you need the talking pump.
> I hope the Federation would help you push for this new talking pump when 
> it comes forth.
> Just as to say
> You are going blind, but we don't need to get you glasses, because you got 
> them last week.
> Even if you need a stronger pair.
> Boy I wish you the best.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Mar 24 20:35:07 2010
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:35:07 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-DS35F455330E97D082ADB97A1250@phx.gbl>
References: <20100324191203.14340.4593@web1>
	<C8EE698AE8AA47B7A33DE91A6417990F@DBTOA000>
	<BAY110-DS35F455330E97D082ADB97A1250@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <mailman.0.1593446890.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Oh Cheryl! This is just so crazy! I know I'm curious to see what 
Prodigy folks think we want in a pump. I've been on a pump for 19 
years now and wouldn't go back to MDI for anything. I just had to get 
a new one last year and in investigating the different pumps out 
there, I found quite a variety of approaches and feature lists. I'm 
sad to say that my favorite pump no longer can be bought. It has some 
of the simplest advanced features I've seen on a pump. Granted, I 
can't use them all, but the way I can program different basal 
patterns, set up temporary basals, set up different bolus rates for 
different times of the day, and make use of insulin on board and 
other things is just, well, spoiling me. Of course, sighted pump 
users have food data bases built right in and all sorts of fun stuff.
So, in short, I hope we get a real adult pump, not a talking toy. <grin.>

Veronica

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Wed Mar 24 20:53:52 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:53:52 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
Message-ID: <20100324205352.11127.4224@web2>

Yes I understand that.
I also am blind.
I still hope you get a good chance to get the talking pump.
We have been waiting for quite some time.

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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Wed Mar 24 21:28:49 2010
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:28:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
In-Reply-To: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAHmXrTnYIW9EkBbuErFdsrvCgAAAEAAAAEYGilww3d5FjsFrFd2MHfIBAAAAAA==@atmc.net>
References: <BAY110-DS173105E63A535713C26309A1270@phx.gbl>
	<!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAHmXrTnYIW9EkBbuErFdsrvCgAAAEAAAAEYGilww3d5FjsFrFd2MHfIBAAAAAA==@atmc.net>
Message-ID: <892493.28491.qm@web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

i just called about the solo v2 and the company is sending me one if u have medicare it is completely covered i like it cause it talks to ya.
Debbie




________________________________
From: Doug Billiar <natemaster at atmc.net>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Mon, March 22, 2010 7:15:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter

Hi Folks,

? ? A quick search of Solo V2 yeilded solometers.com.? I looked around the
website and all I'm going to say is that the meter appears to be quite
comparable to the Prodigy Voice.? If you are interested may I suggest that
you explore the website yourselves.




Doug and Weaver
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-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 4:23 PM
To: diabetes-talk
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter

Hello all:

I was just called by Advanced Diabetic Solutions? for my testing strip
re-order and there were letting me know about a new accessible meter that
supposedly the NFB had been in talks with Advanced Diabetic Solutions about
this meter Solo V2 is this true and has anyone tried it out.

And any reason why there has been no talk on the Division list about this.

Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Wed Mar 24 22:39:41 2010
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:39:41 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
In-Reply-To: <20100324194018.27262.9706@web3>
References: <20100324194018.27262.9706@web3>
Message-ID: <664683.71075.qm@web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

medicare needs a blood test b4 getting a meter, the hga1c. a fasting blood sugar that must be under220 i think was the number and 1 other test i can't remember what it was but all 3 can be done withone blood draw then they will pay for an insulin pump at least this is what i was told? byAtamis 
Debbie




________________________________
From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 2:40:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice

Really,
Medicare pays for a meter every two years?
Wow I was told five years.
So I am still waiting. I use the
Advanced diabetes supply.
They sent me one of the older meters I sent back, it didn't have anything on it like the prodigy.
the man don't? know name said I had to wait five years.
If I can get a new meter, I also would like to do this.
And stick with the prodigy.
I don't like keeping switching companies all of the time.
Since I started with this company unless they don't sell the prodigy any more, I would rather stay where I am.
Thanks,
I have the prodigy voice.

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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Wed Mar 24 22:43:13 2010
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:43:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
In-Reply-To: <CAA0A1017DFB4214A02F3B47DD63C0B4@Albert>
References: <1D4D651B95A24BE6ACEC3A020C340547@JamiePC><4FFB004235454B7ABF46E9F2A9C96FDD@owner1e06aeb63><BAY110-DS4278E784DFA95D69C0613A1250@phx.gbl>
	<46C755BE3F87452C8001B34ED80063BF@JBPC>
	<CAA0A1017DFB4214A02F3B47DD63C0B4@Albert>
Message-ID: <481880.55103.qm@web81606.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

yes the serial? number said outloud would be cery helpful
darn good idea
Debbie




________________________________
From: Albert Sanchez <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 2:50:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2

Hello to all,

I don't often post to this list but having just completed a phone conversation with Tammy regarding the new Solo V2 talking glucometer I decided to share with you part of our conversation. After answering many of my questions about this new meter I asked about the registeration process. I commented that it should be easy to register online, and that many of us will be happy to do it that way. My question was: "Will we need to input the meters' serial number into the fill-out form, if so, does the meter have a method by which the user can get that serial number read audibally from the meter with a push of a button?" I explained that since many of us (including myself) are totally blind and do not have immediate access to sighted assistance that this feature would add to the accessability of the meter. Tammy indicated that at present the serial number feature, as I described it, is not available. She further told me that she would bring this suggestion to
 the meter people. So, here's where you list members come in: What do you think? Would you find this feature helpful?

Yours cordially,
Albert Sanchez
Al's Piano Tuning & Repair
215 John Avenue
Greenville, NC 27858-4113
252-757-3023 

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 24 22:43:11 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:43:11 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
In-Reply-To: <20100324194018.27262.9706@web3>
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	<664683.71075.qm@web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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Being a Medical Insurance Specialist, Medical Biller and Medicare Specialist.  It is not just a HGA1C, it is also a C-Pep to show function of the pancreas to show how much insulin is being produced.  HGA1C measures your blood sugar over the last 3 months.  As well as other stuff.

So you are partially correct Debbie.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Debbie Fredericks<mailto:catdancing at sbcglobal.net> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:39 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice


  medicare needs a blood test b4 getting a meter, the hga1c. a fasting blood sugar that must be under220 i think was the number and 1 other test i can't remember what it was but all 3 can be done withone blood draw then they will pay for an insulin pump at least this is what i was told byAtamis 
  Debbie




  ________________________________
  From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 2:40:18 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice

  Really,
  Medicare pays for a meter every two years?
  Wow I was told five years.
  So I am still waiting. I use the
  Advanced diabetes supply.
  They sent me one of the older meters I sent back, it didn't have anything on it like the prodigy.
  the man don't know name said I had to wait five years.
  If I can get a new meter, I also would like to do this.
  And stick with the prodigy.
  I don't like keeping switching companies all of the time.
  Since I started with this company unless they don't sell the prodigy any more, I would rather stay where I am.
  Thanks,
  I have the prodigy voice.

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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Wed Mar 24 23:59:00 2010
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:59:00 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
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the c peptide is the one i forgot
Debbie




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From: cheryl echevarria <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 5:43:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice

Being a Medical Insurance Specialist, Medical Biller and Medicare Specialist.? It is not just a HGA1C, it is also a C-Pep to show function of the pancreas to show how much insulin is being produced.? HGA1C measures your blood sugar over the last 3 months.? As well as other stuff.

So you are partially correct Debbie.

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? ----- Original Message ----- 
? From: Debbie Fredericks<mailto:catdancing at sbcglobal.net> 
? To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
? Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:39 PM
? Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice


? medicare needs a blood test b4 getting a meter, the hga1c. a fasting blood sugar that must be under220 i think was the number and 1 other test i can't remember what it was but all 3 can be done withone blood draw then they will pay for an insulin pump at least this is what i was told byAtamis 
? Debbie




? ________________________________
? From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
? To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
? Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 2:40:18 PM
? Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice

? Really,
? Medicare pays for a meter every two years?
? Wow I was told five years.
? So I am still waiting. I use the
? Advanced diabetes supply.
? They sent me one of the older meters I sent back, it didn't have anything on it like the prodigy.
? the man don't know name said I had to wait five years.
? If I can get a new meter, I also would like to do this.
? And stick with the prodigy.
? I don't like keeping switching companies all of the time.
? Since I started with this company unless they don't sell the prodigy any more, I would rather stay where I am.
? Thanks,
? I have the prodigy voice.

? -- --Dar
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From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Mar 25 03:51:23 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:51:23 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
References: <1D4D651B95A24BE6ACEC3A020C340547@JamiePC><4FFB004235454B7ABF46E9F2A9C96FDD@owner1e06aeb63><BAY110-DS4278E784DFA95D69C0613A1250@phx.gbl><46C755BE3F87452C8001B34ED80063BF@JBPC>
	<CAA0A1017DFB4214A02F3B47DD63C0B4@Albert>
Message-ID: <C18323CEA0C845CBB8C8BFCCEC2C1165@owner1e06aeb63>

Perhaps. But I never bother to register devices anyway since most of the 
time, it's just another way to get you on a mailing list or to gather 
marketing data.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


> Hello to all,
>
> I don't often post to this list but having just completed a phone 
> conversation with Tammy regarding the new Solo V2 talking glucometer I 
> decided to share with you part of our conversation. After answering many 
> of my questions about this new meter I asked about the registeration 
> process. I commented that it should be easy to register online, and that 
> many of us will be happy to do it that way. My question was: "Will we need 
> to input the meters' serial number into the fill-out form, if so, does the 
> meter have a method by which the user can get that serial number read 
> audibally from the meter with a push of a button?" I explained that since 
> many of us (including myself) are totally blind and do not have immediate 
> access to sighted assistance that this feature would add to the 
> accessability of the meter. Tammy indicated that at present the serial 
> number feature, as I described it, is not available. She further told me 
> that she would bring this suggestion to the meter people. So, here's where 
> you list members come in: What do you think? Would you find this feature 
> helpful?
>
> Yours cordially,
> Albert Sanchez
> Al's Piano Tuning & Repair
> 215 John Avenue
> Greenville, NC 27858-4113
> 252-757-3023
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From k7uij at panix.com  Thu Mar 25 03:59:40 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:59:40 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
References: <20100324194018.27262.9706@web3>
Message-ID: <999F40CF60C54A42ACE670FD69429C97@owner1e06aeb63>

You won't have to switch at present. It's your choice. However, the only 
thing that is unchangeable is change so you should probably get used to 
having to change every once-in-a-while as devices come and go.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice


> Really,
> Medicare pays for a meter every two years?
> Wow I was told five years.
> So I am still waiting. I use the
> Advanced diabetes supply.
> They sent me one of the older meters I sent back, it didn't have anything 
> on it like the prodigy.
> the man don't  know name said I had to wait five years.
> If I can get a new meter, I also would like to do this.
> And stick with the prodigy.
> I don't like keeping switching companies all of the time.
> Since I started with this company unless they don't sell the prodigy any 
> more, I would rather stay where I am.
> Thanks,
> I have the prodigy voice.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Mar 25 14:50:53 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:50:53 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
Message-ID: <20100325145053.30538.72593@web3>

I thought the same way, but thought I was the only person who didn't 
register the prodigy.

-- 
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Mar 25 14:52:39 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:52:39 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
Message-ID: <20100325145239.30537.77669@web3>

yes Mike,
I never got the new prodigy where the voice can be turned off.
That is what I am looking for one of the things in the new machine.

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar 25 18:20:01 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:20:01 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New information about more and more people becoming
	blind
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS2AD858032E24FC1425380A1240@phx.gbl>

Now it is interesting because this was on ABC New Last night.  The a new study of people with Diabetes whether type 1 or type 2.  The story emphasizes on diabetics but it should also go for people to get there eyesight check once a year.

Because more and more people aren't properly getting check for diabetes when they go to the doctor, or if they have diabetes that they won't go blind as long as there sugars are controlled are absolutely wrong.

I know because I lost my vision to diabetes.  It showed that the blood vessel around the retina get blocked and will get to the point where the is no blood flow and your vision will get worse and worse and there is no way of stopping the damage was it starts it may slow down for awhile.  But Diabetes is the no 1 cause of blindness in this country.

I say this on this list because a it seems to me that people who have had vision and now don't seem to be treated differently.  I find this true and in fact a friend of mine out here who is blind and not from the NFB and is a guide dog user, its true she told me she said that she was jealous of me that I was able to see and describe to her things she couldn't see. I still see things, but more black and white and blurred but still shapes and objects.  But at the same time I told her that I was jealous of her because she learned from day one from parents that made sure she had all the right tools and no how so she could be independent and I am still learning my ABCs so to say.

There will be more and more newly blind people, especially those return home from fighting wars for our country, and I think we need for them to know the laws and the mobility that is out there and work on those issues instead of trying to see who knows the laws better then the other when everyone interprets it in the own way.

This statement might be all over the place but you get my drift.

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From bandbjacobs at verizon.net  Thu Mar 25 18:30:48 2010
From: bandbjacobs at verizon.net (The Jacobs Family)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:30:48 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice...
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Message-ID: <628A74A7A23B46D99D4AA785221DC977@Bernie7309aa9>

Hey Dar,

Actually, you can turn the voices on all the "Voice" meters off.  All you 
have to do is, when you get to the "Voice Volume" mode, all you have to do 
is scrole down one below Voice Volume One" and the prompt will say, "Voice 
Turned Off."  Every one of them does that, no matter how old.
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>   1. Re: problems with Prodagy voice (d m gina)
>   2. Re: Fw: Prodigy Count-a-dose is now available! (d m gina)
>   3. Re: talking insulin pump? (d m gina)
>   4. Re: Solo V2 Announcement (d m gina)
>   5. Re: problems with prodigy voice (d m gina)
>   6. Re: talking insulin pump? (cheryl echevarria)
>   7. Re: problems with prodigy voice (d m gina)
>   8. Re: problems with prodigy voice (cheryl echevarria)
>   9. Re: talking insulin pump? (Chanelle Hill)
>  10. Re: How often does Medicare pay for a meter (d m gina)
>  11. Re: talking insulin pump? (cheryl echevarria)
>  12. Re: Solo V2 (Albert Sanchez)
>  13. Re: problems with prodigy voice (d m gina)
>  14. Re: talking insulin pump? (d m gina)
>  15. Re: Solo V2 (d m gina)
>  16. Re: talking insulin pump? (Chanelle Hill)
>  17. Re: talking insulin pump? (Veronica Elsea)
>  18. Re: talking insulin pump? (d m gina)
>  19. Re: New Accessible Meter (Debbie Fredericks)
>  20. Re: problems with prodigy voice (Debbie Fredericks)
>  21. Re: Solo V2 (Debbie Fredericks)
>  22. Re: problems with prodigy voice (cheryl echevarria)
>  23. Re: problems with prodigy voice (Debbie Fredericks)
>  24. Re: Solo V2 (Mike Freeman)
>  25. Re: problems with prodigy voice (Mike Freeman)
>  26. Re: Solo V2 (d m gina)
>  27. Re: problems with prodigy voice (d m gina)
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Message: 1
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:53:10 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with Prodagy voice
> Message-ID: <20100324185310.10785.55152 at web2>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> I just take time and push the strip back in again.
> Until it connects.
> Yes I have had the same problem for quite some time.
> I just keep doing the best I can with every test.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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>  FB: dmgina
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 2
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:07:06 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Prodigy Count-a-dose is now
> available!
> Message-ID: <20100324190706.26671.3426 at web3>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> Lazy or not,
> I would rather pay for what I am using that it is fixed for me, and I
> enjoy this very much.
> I truly would have to be trained how to do the other.
> It frightens me so I would rather keep what I am using.
> I hope with the new medical law we don't have to change what we are doing.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:12:03 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
> Message-ID: <20100324191203.14340.4593 at web1>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> Are you a type one or two diabetic.
>
> I am told being type two I don't need this at all.
> Even if my numbers go down while I am outside, especially in the winter 
> time.
> I am sure it could be fixed so I would be fine all year round.
> The first doctor I had here in town, said he did the pump for convenience.
> Where he told me I couldn't afford it and didn't need it.
> So that took care of that.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:18:08 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
> Message-ID: <20100324191808.26904.78043 at web3>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> I will let others learn from this before I try anything new.
> I love to watch and see smile.
> Does this meter turn off?
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:16:08 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
> Message-ID: <20100324191608.11228.23809 at web2>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> yes Donna,
> My meter is two years old and older.
> I got it a year ago on October 3rd.
> I remember that very well.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 6
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:16:40 -0400
> From: cheryl echevarria <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: diabetes-talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
> Message-ID: <BAY110-W450F23E37448979E2BDB6A1250 at phx.gbl>
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>
> I am type one where I need the insulin and with my transplant and the 
> drugs it elivates my sugars, but my blood work shows that I am a type 2, 
> actually the doctor says I am in the middle and billing Medicare for a 
> living know that Medicare will not pay for anything they don't have to, 
> even if the doctor says I need it.  So no, I have been down this road for 
> the last 5 years since my transplant team has tried again and again and 
> myself and other doctors and no they will not pay for it.
>
>
>
> If the pump is more affordable for Prodigy and I don't know what the price 
> of it will be might look into it, but cannot afford thousands of dollars 
> out of pocket to get it.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria Independent Travel Consultant 
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>
>
>> From: dmgina at samobile.net
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
>> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:12:03 -0400
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
>>
>> Are you a type one or two diabetic.
>>
>> I am told being type two I don't need this at all.
>> Even if my numbers go down while I am outside, especially in the winter 
>> time.
>> I am sure it could be fixed so I would be fine all year round.
>> The first doctor I had here in town, said he did the pump for 
>> convenience.
>> Where he told me I couldn't afford it and didn't need it.
>> So that took care of that.
>>
>> -- 
>> --Dar
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:40:18 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
> Message-ID: <20100324194018.27262.9706 at web3>
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>
> Really,
> Medicare pays for a meter every two years?
> Wow I was told five years.
> So I am still waiting. I use the
> Advanced diabetes supply.
> They sent me one of the older meters I sent back, it didn't have
> anything on it like the prodigy.
> the man don't  know name said I had to wait five years.
> If I can get a new meter, I also would like to do this.
> And stick with the prodigy.
> I don't like keeping switching companies all of the time.
> Since I started with this company unless they don't sell the prodigy
> any more, I would rather stay where I am.
> Thanks,
> I have the prodigy voice.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> every sinner has a future
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> Message: 8
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:46:17 -0400
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS6326E2887D32DC777448EA1250 at phx.gbl>
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> Dar read my post today please.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: d m gina<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>
>  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 3:40 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
>
>
>  Really,
>  Medicare pays for a meter every two years?
>  Wow I was told five years.
>  So I am still waiting. I use the
>  Advanced diabetes supply.
>  They sent me one of the older meters I sent back, it didn't have
>  anything on it like the prodigy.
>  the man don't  know name said I had to wait five years.
>  If I can get a new meter, I also would like to do this.
>  And stick with the prodigy.
>  I don't like keeping switching companies all of the time.
>  Since I started with this company unless they don't sell the prodigy
>  any more, I would rather stay where I am.
>  Thanks,
>  I have the prodigy voice.
>
>  -- 
>  --Dar
>  skype: dmgina23
>    FB: dmgina
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 9
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:48:42 -0500
> From: "Chanelle Hill" <chanellemh at gmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
> Message-ID: <C8EE698AE8AA47B7A33DE91A6417990F at DBTOA000>
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>
> I am a type 1 diabetic. I currently use an insulin pump, which was paid 
> for
> by Medicaid. Since my pump was upgraded just a year ago, I doubt that
> Medicaid would pay for a talking one.
>
> Chanelle
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 2:12 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
>
>
>> Are you a type one or two diabetic.
>>
>> I am told being type two I don't need this at all.
>> Even if my numbers go down while I am outside, especially in the winter
>> time.
>> I am sure it could be fixed so I would be fine all year round.
>> The first doctor I had here in town, said he did the pump for 
>> convenience.
>> Where he told me I couldn't afford it and didn't need it.
>> So that took care of that.
>>
>> -- 
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>  FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>>
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>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:53:15 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] How often does Medicare pay for a meter
> Message-ID: <20100324195315.26923.95373 at web3>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> if the meters can be fixed, you would have thought something would have
> been said here on the list.
> It seems instead of fixing the meter folks are getting new ones.
> How would we know if a meter can be fixed, if you take the meter away
> to do this, then you don't test until the meter comes back.
> That seems out of place doesn't it?
> Just my thoughts.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:50:33 -0400
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS35F455330E97D082ADB97A1250 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> all depends you need to talk to your suppliers and find out what they can 
> do for you.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Chanelle Hill<mailto:chanellemh at gmail.com>
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 3:48 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
>
>
>  I am a type 1 diabetic. I currently use an insulin pump, which was paid 
> for
>  by Medicaid. Since my pump was upgraded just a year ago, I doubt that
>  Medicaid would pay for a talking one.
>
>  Chanelle
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
>  To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 2:12 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
>
>
>  > Are you a type one or two diabetic.
>  >
>  > I am told being type two I don't need this at all.
>  > Even if my numbers go down while I am outside, especially in the winter
>  > time.
>  > I am sure it could be fixed so I would be fine all year round.
>  > The first doctor I had here in town, said he did the pump for 
> convenience.
>  > Where he told me I couldn't afford it and didn't need it.
>  > So that took care of that.
>  >
>  > -- 
>  > --Dar
>  > skype: dmgina23
>  >  FB: dmgina
>  > www.twitter.com/dmgina<http://www.twitter.com/dmgina>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:50:53 -0400
> From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
> Message-ID: <CAA0A1017DFB4214A02F3B47DD63C0B4 at Albert>
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> reply-type=original
>
> Hello to all,
>
> I don't often post to this list but having just completed a phone
> conversation with Tammy regarding the new Solo V2 talking glucometer I
> decided to share with you part of our conversation. After answering many 
> of
> my questions about this new meter I asked about the registeration process. 
> I
> commented that it should be easy to register online, and that many of us
> will be happy to do it that way. My question was: "Will we need to input 
> the
> meters' serial number into the fill-out form, if so, does the meter have a
> method by which the user can get that serial number read audibally from 
> the
> meter with a push of a button?" I explained that since many of us 
> (including
> myself) are totally blind and do not have immediate access to sighted
> assistance that this feature would add to the accessability of the meter.
> Tammy indicated that at present the serial number feature, as I described
> it, is not available. She further told me that she would bring this
> suggestion to the meter people. So, here's where you list members come in:
> What do you think? Would you find this feature helpful?
>
> Yours cordially,
> Albert Sanchez
> Al's Piano Tuning & Repair
> 215 John Avenue
> Greenville, NC 27858-4113
> 252-757-3023
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:10:58 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
> Message-ID: <20100324201058.26903.3426 at web3>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> I have read many posts from you today.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 14
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:13:21 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
> Message-ID: <20100324201321.26507.41386 at web3>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> Oh way to bad, since you need the talking pump.
> I hope the Federation would help you push for this new talking pump
> when it comes forth.
> Just as to say
> You are going blind, but we don't need to get you glasses, because you
> got them last week.
> Even if you need a stronger pair.
> Boy I wish you the best.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> every sinner has a future
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 15
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:11:48 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
> Message-ID: <20100324201148.14340.70878 at web1>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> Yes this would be helpful to put the Cerial number on the meter, even
> if it is in Braille on back of the meter.
> For those of us who can read Braille.
> I never thought of that smile.
> I didn't register my meter when I got it two years ago, I didn't think
> I needed to do so.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> every sinner has a future
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 16
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:26:18 -0500
> From: "Chanelle Hill" <chanellemh at gmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
> Message-ID: <B0C3BC49D7CA4C36BA47612A708F06AF at DBTOA000>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=response
>
> I have actually been blind since birth.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 3:13 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
>
>
>> Oh way to bad, since you need the talking pump.
>> I hope the Federation would help you push for this new talking pump when
>> it comes forth.
>> Just as to say
>> You are going blind, but we don't need to get you glasses, because you 
>> got
>> them last week.
>> Even if you need a stronger pair.
>> Boy I wish you the best.
>>
>> -- 
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>  FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>>
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>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 17
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:35:07 -0700
> From: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
> Message-ID:
> <mailman.34.1269536407.19592.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org at nfbnet.org>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed
>
> Oh Cheryl! This is just so crazy! I know I'm curious to see what
> Prodigy folks think we want in a pump. I've been on a pump for 19
> years now and wouldn't go back to MDI for anything. I just had to get
> a new one last year and in investigating the different pumps out
> there, I found quite a variety of approaches and feature lists. I'm
> sad to say that my favorite pump no longer can be bought. It has some
> of the simplest advanced features I've seen on a pump. Granted, I
> can't use them all, but the way I can program different basal
> patterns, set up temporary basals, set up different bolus rates for
> different times of the day, and make use of insulin on board and
> other things is just, well, spoiling me. Of course, sighted pump
> users have food data bases built right in and all sorts of fun stuff.
> So, in short, I hope we get a real adult pump, not a talking toy. <grin.>
>
> Veronica
>
> Check out my new CD, "We Woof You A Merry Christmas," at
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> 877-607-6407
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 18
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:53:52 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking insulin pump?
> Message-ID: <20100324205352.11127.4224 at web2>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> Yes I understand that.
> I also am blind.
> I still hope you get a good chance to get the talking pump.
> We have been waiting for quite some time.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 19
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:28:49 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Debbie Fredericks <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
> Message-ID: <892493.28491.qm at web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> i just called about the solo v2 and the company is sending me one if u 
> have medicare it is completely covered i like it cause it talks to ya.
> Debbie
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Doug Billiar <natemaster at atmc.net>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Mon, March 22, 2010 7:15:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
>
> Hi Folks,
>
> ? ? A quick search of Solo V2 yeilded solometers.com.? I looked around the
> website and all I'm going to say is that the meter appears to be quite
> comparable to the Prodigy Voice.? If you are interested may I suggest that
> you explore the website yourselves.
>
>
>
>
> Doug and Weaver
> natemaster at atmc.net
>
>
> Somedays you are the dog, somedays you are the hydrant. - Unknown
>
> Any woman who thinks the way to a man's heart is through his stomach is
> aiming about 10 inches too high.
> -- Adrienne E. Gusoff
>
> When they discover the center of the universe, a lot of people will be
> disappointed to discover they are not it.
> -- Bernard Bailey
>
> Sometimes I think the surest sign that intelligent life exists elsewhere 
> in
> the universe is that none of it has tried to contact us.
> -- Bill Watterson, cartoonist, "Calvin and Hobbes"
>
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 4:23 PM
> To: diabetes-talk
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Accessible Meter
>
> Hello all:
>
> I was just called by Advanced Diabetic Solutions? for my testing strip
> re-order and there were letting me know about a new accessible meter that
> supposedly the NFB had been in talks with Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
> about
> this meter Solo V2 is this true and has anyone tried it out.
>
> And any reason why there has been no talk on the Division list about this.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
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> Message: 20
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:39:41 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Debbie Fredericks <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
> Message-ID: <664683.71075.qm at web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> medicare needs a blood test b4 getting a meter, the hga1c. a fasting blood 
> sugar that must be under220 i think was the number and 1 other test i 
> can't remember what it was but all 3 can be done withone blood draw then 
> they will pay for an insulin pump at least this is what i was told? 
> byAtamis
> Debbie
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 2:40:18 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
>
> Really,
> Medicare pays for a meter every two years?
> Wow I was told five years.
> So I am still waiting. I use the
> Advanced diabetes supply.
> They sent me one of the older meters I sent back, it didn't have anything 
> on it like the prodigy.
> the man don't? know name said I had to wait five years.
> If I can get a new meter, I also would like to do this.
> And stick with the prodigy.
> I don't like keeping switching companies all of the time.
> Since I started with this company unless they don't sell the prodigy any 
> more, I would rather stay where I am.
> Thanks,
> I have the prodigy voice.
>
> -- --Dar
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 21
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:43:13 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Debbie Fredericks <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
> Message-ID: <481880.55103.qm at web81606.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> yes the serial? number said outloud would be cery helpful
> darn good idea
> Debbie
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Albert Sanchez <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 2:50:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
>
> Hello to all,
>
> I don't often post to this list but having just completed a phone 
> conversation with Tammy regarding the new Solo V2 talking glucometer I 
> decided to share with you part of our conversation. After answering many 
> of my questions about this new meter I asked about the registeration 
> process. I commented that it should be easy to register online, and that 
> many of us will be happy to do it that way. My question was: "Will we need 
> to input the meters' serial number into the fill-out form, if so, does the 
> meter have a method by which the user can get that serial number read 
> audibally from the meter with a push of a button?" I explained that since 
> many of us (including myself) are totally blind and do not have immediate 
> access to sighted assistance that this feature would add to the 
> accessability of the meter. Tammy indicated that at present the serial 
> number feature, as I described it, is not available. She further told me 
> that she would bring this suggestion to
> the meter people. So, here's where you list members come in: What do you 
> think? Would you find this feature helpful?
>
> Yours cordially,
> Albert Sanchez
> Al's Piano Tuning & Repair
> 215 John Avenue
> Greenville, NC 27858-4113
> 252-757-3023
>
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> Message: 22
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 18:43:11 -0400
> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
> Message-ID: <BAY110-DS258AF9B6C472E9E9E77C2BA1250 at phx.gbl>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> Being a Medical Insurance Specialist, Medical Biller and Medicare 
> Specialist.  It is not just a HGA1C, it is also a C-Pep to show function 
> of the pancreas to show how much insulin is being produced.  HGA1C 
> measures your blood sugar over the last 3 months.  As well as other stuff.
>
> So you are partially correct Debbie.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
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>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Debbie Fredericks<mailto:catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
>  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:39 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
>
>
>  medicare needs a blood test b4 getting a meter, the hga1c. a fasting 
> blood sugar that must be under220 i think was the number and 1 other test 
> i can't remember what it was but all 3 can be done withone blood draw then 
> they will pay for an insulin pump at least this is what i was told 
> byAtamis
>  Debbie
>
>
>
>
>  ________________________________
>  From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
>  To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>  Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 2:40:18 PM
>  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
>
>  Really,
>  Medicare pays for a meter every two years?
>  Wow I was told five years.
>  So I am still waiting. I use the
>  Advanced diabetes supply.
>  They sent me one of the older meters I sent back, it didn't have anything 
> on it like the prodigy.
>  the man don't know name said I had to wait five years.
>  If I can get a new meter, I also would like to do this.
>  And stick with the prodigy.
>  I don't like keeping switching companies all of the time.
>  Since I started with this company unless they don't sell the prodigy any 
> more, I would rather stay where I am.
>  Thanks,
>  I have the prodigy voice.
>
>  -- --Dar
>  skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
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>  every sinner has a future
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 23
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:59:00 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Debbie Fredericks <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
> Message-ID: <936890.24521.qm at web81605.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>
> the c peptide is the one i forgot
> Debbie
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: cheryl echevarria <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 5:43:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
>
> Being a Medical Insurance Specialist, Medical Biller and Medicare 
> Specialist.? It is not just a HGA1C, it is also a C-Pep to show function 
> of the pancreas to show how much insulin is being produced.? HGA1C 
> measures your blood sugar over the last 3 months.? As well as other stuff.
>
> So you are partially correct Debbie.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
>
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> ? ----- Original Message ----- 
> ? From: Debbie Fredericks<mailto:catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
> ? To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> ? Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 6:39 PM
> ? Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
>
>
> ? medicare needs a blood test b4 getting a meter, the hga1c. a fasting 
> blood sugar that must be under220 i think was the number and 1 other test 
> i can't remember what it was but all 3 can be done withone blood draw then 
> they will pay for an insulin pump at least this is what i was told 
> byAtamis
> ? Debbie
>
>
>
>
> ? ________________________________
> ? From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
> ? To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> ? Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 2:40:18 PM
> ? Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
>
> ? Really,
> ? Medicare pays for a meter every two years?
> ? Wow I was told five years.
> ? So I am still waiting. I use the
> ? Advanced diabetes supply.
> ? They sent me one of the older meters I sent back, it didn't have 
> anything on it like the prodigy.
> ? the man don't know name said I had to wait five years.
> ? If I can get a new meter, I also would like to do this.
> ? And stick with the prodigy.
> ? I don't like keeping switching companies all of the time.
> ? Since I started with this company unless they don't sell the prodigy any 
> more, I would rather stay where I am.
> ? Thanks,
> ? I have the prodigy voice.
>
> ? -- --Dar
> ? skype: dmgina23
> ? FB: dmgina
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> Message: 24
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:51:23 -0700
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
> Message-ID: <C18323CEA0C845CBB8C8BFCCEC2C1165 at owner1e06aeb63>
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>
> Perhaps. But I never bother to register devices anyway since most of the
> time, it's just another way to get you on a mailing list or to gather
> marketing data.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Albert Sanchez" <albertsanchez at suddenlink.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:50 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
>
>
>> Hello to all,
>>
>> I don't often post to this list but having just completed a phone
>> conversation with Tammy regarding the new Solo V2 talking glucometer I
>> decided to share with you part of our conversation. After answering many
>> of my questions about this new meter I asked about the registeration
>> process. I commented that it should be easy to register online, and that
>> many of us will be happy to do it that way. My question was: "Will we 
>> need
>> to input the meters' serial number into the fill-out form, if so, does 
>> the
>> meter have a method by which the user can get that serial number read
>> audibally from the meter with a push of a button?" I explained that since
>> many of us (including myself) are totally blind and do not have immediate
>> access to sighted assistance that this feature would add to the
>> accessability of the meter. Tammy indicated that at present the serial
>> number feature, as I described it, is not available. She further told me
>> that she would bring this suggestion to the meter people. So, here's 
>> where
>> you list members come in: What do you think? Would you find this feature
>> helpful?
>>
>> Yours cordially,
>> Albert Sanchez
>> Al's Piano Tuning & Repair
>> 215 John Avenue
>> Greenville, NC 27858-4113
>> 252-757-3023
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>> Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
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>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 25
> Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:59:40 -0700
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
> Message-ID: <999F40CF60C54A42ACE670FD69429C97 at owner1e06aeb63>
> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1";
> reply-type=response
>
> You won't have to switch at present. It's your choice. However, the only
> thing that is unchangeable is change so you should probably get used to
> having to change every once-in-a-while as devices come and go.
>
> Mike
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:40 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
>
>
>> Really,
>> Medicare pays for a meter every two years?
>> Wow I was told five years.
>> So I am still waiting. I use the
>> Advanced diabetes supply.
>> They sent me one of the older meters I sent back, it didn't have anything
>> on it like the prodigy.
>> the man don't  know name said I had to wait five years.
>> If I can get a new meter, I also would like to do this.
>> And stick with the prodigy.
>> I don't like keeping switching companies all of the time.
>> Since I started with this company unless they don't sell the prodigy any
>> more, I would rather stay where I am.
>> Thanks,
>> I have the prodigy voice.
>>
>> -- 
>> --Dar
>> skype: dmgina23
>>  FB: dmgina
>> www.twitter.com/dmgina
>> every saint has a past
>> every sinner has a future
>>
>> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network.  Visit
>> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 26
> Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:50:53 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
> Message-ID: <20100325145053.30538.72593 at web3>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> I thought the same way, but thought I was the only person who didn't
> register the prodigy.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
>
> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network.  Visit
> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
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>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 27
> Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:52:39 -0400
> From: d m gina <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
> Message-ID: <20100325145239.30537.77669 at web3>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format="flowed"
>
> yes Mike,
> I never got the new prodigy where the voice can be turned off.
> That is what I am looking for one of the things in the new machine.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
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> every sinner has a future
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> 



From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar 25 18:38:04 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:38:04 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Received my Solo V2 Meter in the mail today
In-Reply-To: <46C755BE3F87452C8001B34ED80063BF@JBPC>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS794BF60ED36B7AF0B6A50A1240@phx.gbl>

Just wanted to give you all a heads up I got my meter today from ADS and I will be working on it and give everyone how I like it as well.  I will be mostly communicating with ADS, but will be cc the Diabetic talk list as well.

Cheryl Echevarria
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From spadad1 at yahoo.com  Thu Mar 25 19:48:01 2010
From: spadad1 at yahoo.com (ralph narducci)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:48:01 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Received my Solo V2 Meter in the mail today
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it is a meter, most are the same?just different sleeves for the pretty factor. the meter you use will determine the strips and that is the real cost factor, which strip and how many strips per container.when i was 14 all we had was putting urine in a test tube then test tablet and hope. get a grip it is just one of many meters. the important factor is how many times you do test , how many strips per container. they all have a memory for personal records. you are not test driving a Porsche. just test often.




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From: cheryl echevarria <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org; Jordan Benis <jbenis at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>; Tina <trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>
Sent: Thu, March 25, 2010 2:38:04 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Received my Solo V2 Meter in the mail today

Just wanted to give you all a heads up I got my meter today from ADS and I will be working on it and give everyone how I like it as well.? I will be mostly communicating with ADS, but will be cc the Diabetic talk list as well.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Thu Mar 25 21:20:48 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:20:48 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice...
Message-ID: <20100325212048.15011.60473@web2>

yes I put mine there,
Where if you jar it while walking it says over and over, voice is turned off.
So my happy reply is, why are you talking then smile.
We need more than that.
Not good enough.

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Thu Mar 25 22:39:03 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:39:03 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] So far from I just see I am liking it already
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS25D6D3B6543FA6797CA4A0A1240@phx.gbl>

Opened the box with the new meter in it, and guess what it is in its on box with the lancet already in there, a hard box, not a thin bag to put it in, and it is all organized.

So far so good, I will set it up and try it this evening and give you step by step of how I like it.

Same size as the prodigy meter

So far so good. We will wait and see.

Cheryl Echevarria 
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From fidano at comcast.net  Thu Mar 25 23:24:51 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:24:51 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] So far from I just see I am liking it already
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-DS25D6D3B6543FA6797CA4A0A1240@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY110-DS25D6D3B6543FA6797CA4A0A1240@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <00B1D9F169CF454DB51361AE3B6F7D0C@24ktLaptop>

A Hard case is a plus already!
 Tamera
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To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; "Tina" 
<trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>; "Jordan Benis" 
<jbenis at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 3:39 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] So far from I just see I am liking it already


> Opened the box with the new meter in it, and guess what it is in its on 
> box with the lancet already in there, a hard box, not a thin bag to put it 
> in, and it is all organized.
>
> So far so good, I will set it up and try it this evening and give you step 
> by step of how I like it.
>
> Same size as the prodigy meter
>
> So far so good. We will wait and see.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
>
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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Mar 26 00:58:56 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:58:56 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
References: <20100325145239.30537.77669@web3>
Message-ID: <E17612BA369A41C599EED1791EAE4572@owner1e06aeb63>

You can turn the voice off in the old machine also -- just turn the volume 
down till you hear "off".

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:52 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice


> yes Mike,
> I never got the new prodigy where the voice can be turned off.
> That is what I am looking for one of the things in the new machine.
>
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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Mar 26 01:02:20 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:02:20 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice...
References: <20100325212048.15011.60473@web2>
Message-ID: <92C4A23A02F743D789DD34A27B02B718@owner1e06aeb63>

What you *really* want is a Key Lock function -- whether the voice is on or 
off. As a temporary fix, try to figure out a placement of the meter wherein 
the buttons aren't pressed. This is the down side of buttons that are very 
distinct.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 2:20 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice...


> yes I put mine there,
> Where if you jar it while walking it says over and over, voice is turned 
> off.
> So my happy reply is, why are you talking then smile.
> We need more than that.
> Not good enough.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
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>  FB: dmgina
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Mar 26 01:33:27 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:33:27 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] So far from I just see I am liking it already
Message-ID: <20100326013327.1206.9058@web3>

I would hope in the case then it would stop talking.
the one the prodigy comes in is way to hard to put in and take out.
so I just keep the meter in my fanny pack.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Mar 26 01:31:16 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:31:16 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice...
Message-ID: <20100326013116.17809.23256@web2>

It doesn't seem to matter where I have it in this little pocket of the pack.
It loves to talk to me smile.
I try hard to be careful, where it just talks anyway.

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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Mar 26 02:27:09 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:27:09 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
Message-ID: <5AD13E6251BB4D6A9A149AFE89E120CA@owner1e06aeb63>

Vincent:

(1) Before you wax too sanguine about the new meter's ability to accurately 
detect low blood, I think at least four tests per day for at least three 
months are required to be sure. It's one of the things that gripes me about 
a lot of medical reporting these days; the testing isn't nearly rigorous 
enough for my taste. So while I am not contradicting you, I'm saying that 
perhaps all of us should "wait and see".

(2) What's this jazz about three minutes not being enough time for a blind 
person to "prepare the test"? I say not testing within thirty seconds 
jeopardizes your test result. Moreover, I consider advocating a longer time 
before auto-shut-off denigrates our abilities as blind persons! If I can't 
get a test result within a minute, methinks I ought to do some serious 
practicing with a diabetes educator!

Just one opinionated curmudgeon's view.

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> To The NFB Members,
>
>
>
> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there 
> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are 
> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development 
> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very 
> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public 
> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division 
> meeting.
>
> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially 
> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 
> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk 
> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test 
> results.
>
>
>
> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into 
> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this 
> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer 
> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or 
> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been 
> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the 
> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>
> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and 
> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has 
> set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is 
> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB 
> DAN.
>
>
>
> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to 
> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 
> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>
>
>
> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to 
> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I 
> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to 
> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to 
> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind 
> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>
>
> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo 
> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives 
> me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there 
> is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it 
> actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old 
> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a 
> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we 
> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>
>
>
> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the 
> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet 
> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>
>
>
> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll 
> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website 
> is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2 
> information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire 
> website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have 
> download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood 
> glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local 
> DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced 
> Diabetic Solutions.
>
>
>
> Vinny
>
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Fri Mar 26 02:47:20 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:47:20 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] problems with prodigy voice
Message-ID: <20100326024720.2449.60797@web1>

Mike,
That is the problem the silly thing is off, where when walking it gets 
jarred so it talks to me.
Just plum silly.
Had this problem with the machine ever since I got it two and a half years ago.
I just keep moving rite along with what I am doing.

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From k7uij at panix.com  Fri Mar 26 03:46:04 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:46:04 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] So far from I just see I am liking it already
References: <20100326013327.1206.9058@web3>
Message-ID: <5F87E83C844C4C5195C410868DDA22B9@owner1e06aeb63>

For sure. I use a different case myself.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 6:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] So far from I just see I am liking it already


>I would hope in the case then it would stop talking.
> the one the prodigy comes in is way to hard to put in and take out.
> so I just keep the meter in my fanny pack.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
>
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Fri Mar 26 11:18:48 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:18:48 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
	<5AD13E6251BB4D6A9A149AFE89E120CA@owner1e06aeb63>
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
	<5AD13E6251BB4D6A9A149AFE89E120CA@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS1C8DABDF9645B8396F41BA1230@phx.gbl>

Sounds like a soap box to me.

When we were studying the Prodigy Voice we have to have the test results by a certain time to give the results to the NFB for the A+ Program, now that ADS contact Vincent and the New Jersey Affiliate to try this new device.  We are now saying that nope we need more testing on it.

I believe that Vincent and many others like myself who have been diabetic 20+ years might know how to use a meter and to determine if it is good or not.

Now I am not saying I am switching to anything until I use it enough and try out all the buttons and connections etc.  But from what I understand from ADS that the testing has been going on awhile.

I mean unless NFB or DAN has some kind of contract we don't know about as members with only DDI and the Prodigy Machine.  I realize we have the NFB name attached to the Prodigy Voice Meter, but at the same time we cannot allow other companies out there to approach us to try new items.

My own opinionated thoughts here.

Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:27 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Vincent:

  (1) Before you wax too sanguine about the new meter's ability to accurately 
  detect low blood, I think at least four tests per day for at least three 
  months are required to be sure. It's one of the things that gripes me about 
  a lot of medical reporting these days; the testing isn't nearly rigorous 
  enough for my taste. So while I am not contradicting you, I'm saying that 
  perhaps all of us should "wait and see".

  (2) What's this jazz about three minutes not being enough time for a blind 
  person to "prepare the test"? I say not testing within thirty seconds 
  jeopardizes your test result. Moreover, I consider advocating a longer time 
  before auto-shut-off denigrates our abilities as blind persons! If I can't 
  get a test result within a minute, methinks I ought to do some serious 
  practicing with a diabetes educator!

  Just one opinionated curmudgeon's view.

  Mike Freeman

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
  To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
  Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  > To The NFB Members,
  >
  >
  >
  > I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there 
  > is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are 
  > visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development 
  > for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very 
  > instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public 
  > announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division 
  > meeting.
  >
  > The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially 
  > approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 
  > 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk 
  > you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test 
  > results.
  >
  >
  >
  > Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into 
  > a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this 
  > product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer 
  > service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or 
  > concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been 
  > doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the 
  > Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
  >
  > I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and 
  > they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has 
  > set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is 
  > 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB 
  > DAN.
  >
  >
  >
  > The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to 
  > members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 
  > 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
  >
  >
  >
  > Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to 
  > program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I 
  > quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to 
  > prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to 
  > shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind 
  > individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
  >
  >
  > One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo 
  > V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives 
  > me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there 
  > is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it 
  > actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old 
  > technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a 
  > FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we 
  > acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
  >
  >
  >
  > In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the 
  > market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet 
  > the needs of visually impaired customers.
  >
  >
  >
  > If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll 
  > free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website 
  > is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<http://www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net/> If you want additional Solo V2 
  > information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com<http://www.solometers.com/>. The entire 
  > website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have 
  > download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood 
  > glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local 
  > DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced 
  > Diabetic Solutions.
  >
  >
  >
  > Vinny
  >
  > Vincent Chaney Jr
  > NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  > NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  > NJAGDU Division President
  > NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  > NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
  > _______________________________________________
  > Diabetes-talk mailing list
  > Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
  > http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org<http://www.nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org>
  > To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for 
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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Mar 26 13:15:27 2010
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (eileen scrivani)
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:15:27 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <5AD13E6251BB4D6A9A149AFE89E120CA@owner1e06aeb63>
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
	<5AD13E6251BB4D6A9A149AFE89E120CA@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <4718CBABDB81479092BEE0289D321466@EileenPC>

I am all for a nice logn & sufficient time period to be able to get blood on 
any strip that is used with any meter.  I've been a type 1 diabetic for over 
41 years now and blind for the past 29 years and think I am pretty darn good 
at knowing how to do a glucose test and milk my finger for a dropplet of 
blood.  There are times for whatever reason or reasons that getting the 
sample proves more difficult than others.

Its great that there are those blind diabetics that can consistantly test 
without a hitch in getting an appropriate sample and never have to question 
what's going on.  I'm not a super human and I like to have extra time 
without my testing device timing out on me.

Eileen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> Vincent:
>
> (1) Before you wax too sanguine about the new meter's ability to 
> accurately detect low blood, I think at least four tests per day for at 
> least three months are required to be sure. It's one of the things that 
> gripes me about a lot of medical reporting these days; the testing isn't 
> nearly rigorous enough for my taste. So while I am not contradicting you, 
> I'm saying that perhaps all of us should "wait and see".
>
> (2) What's this jazz about three minutes not being enough time for a blind 
> person to "prepare the test"? I say not testing within thirty seconds 
> jeopardizes your test result. Moreover, I consider advocating a longer 
> time before auto-shut-off denigrates our abilities as blind persons! If I 
> can't get a test result within a minute, methinks I ought to do some 
> serious practicing with a diabetes educator!
>
> Just one opinionated curmudgeon's view.
>
> Mike Freeman
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>> To The NFB Members,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there 
>> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are 
>> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development 
>> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very 
>> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public 
>> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division 
>> meeting.
>>
>> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially 
>> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the 
>> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk 
>> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test 
>> results.
>>
>>
>>
>> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered 
>> into a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute 
>> this product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer 
>> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or 
>> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been 
>> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the 
>> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>>
>> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
>> and they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS 
>> has set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main 
>> number is 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us 
>> from the NFB DAN.
>>
>>
>>
>> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to 
>> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly 
>> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>>
>>
>>
>> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to 
>> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I 
>> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to 
>> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed 
>> to shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind 
>> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>>
>>
>> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the 
>> Solo V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and 
>> gives me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user 
>> there is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small 
>> it actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's 
>> old technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get 
>> a FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if 
>> we acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>>
>>
>>
>> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the 
>> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet 
>> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
>> toll free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS 
>> Website is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo 
>> V2 information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The 
>> entire website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and 
>> they have download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download 
>> our blood glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter 
>> or local DAN want more information or training, please reach out to 
>> Advanced Diabetic Solutions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Vinny
>>
>> Vincent Chaney Jr
>> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>> NJAGDU Division President
>> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
>> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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>
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Fri Mar 26 17:09:45 2010
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:09:45 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <5AD13E6251BB4D6A9A149AFE89E120CA@owner1e06aeb63>
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
	<5AD13E6251BB4D6A9A149AFE89E120CA@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <mailman.1.1593446890.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Actually, the other thing that hasn't been mentioned is whether or 
not we can add blood to the strip. So, let's say I insert the strip, 
lance my finger, do what I do until I think there's a reason to 
introduce my finger to the strip. As is often the case for me, okay, 
I futs around a bit and can tell there's blood there, but obviously 
not enough to make the meter beep. So I back away, fuss with my 
finger again and come back to the strip and try again. I often get a 
successful reading this way. Granted, this happens within a short 
time frame. If I had five minutes to play, I think the blood would 
dry by then. But that's always the tricky bit. If the meter says not 
enough, when does it do that? My Free Style meter just doesn't accept 
anything but the required amount. No meter has any business beeping 
at me if there isn't enough blood. Remember the old VoiceMate? It 
also said not enough blood. And oh how many tests went through as 
accurate that really also didn't have enough blood. I often fool the 
Prodigy meter as well.
I think that if we're trying to get blood on a strip, and we get some 
but not enough, after the usual two minutes, we get an error beep and 
grab a different strip. With today's meters, if something happens and 
we run out of time, we can always just pull the strip out, insert it 
again and restart the clock. Now, if I do this with the Free Style, 
and there is in fact some blood on the strip, it will give me error 
beeps and I have to get another strip. And no meter, no matter how 
cute will remove all of the guess work we must do.
So, I guess here's how I'd phrase my question about the Solo. Does it 
beep when it first detects the presence of blood, as the LifeScan 
meters do, or does it beep when it actually has enough for the test?

Veronica
Check out my new CD, "We Woof You A Merry Christmas," at
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
	Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Fri Mar 26 18:28:51 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:28:51 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] solo meter
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS228B7B32B71DC5776AE4D2A1230@phx.gbl>

okay been using it, some issues, on the front of the meter there are no raised indications on it, meaning my  I spoke with Tammy at ADS wonderful lady, the new meter is her baby, so I called first thing was there was on information in the box about how to use the meter, no CD, dvd, nothing.  So I called, and she apologized because they ran out of them and didn't go in the shipment but no fear if you go to http://www.solometers.com<http://www.solometers.com/> and go to the and find click here to learn more

Because on the face of the machine like I said no indications that the calendar is there to set the date on the meter if they had a C or something there to indicate that is the calendar and the arrow button, all flat nothing raised.

But one thing I did find out and I shared this with Tammy I checked my sugar on the new meter this morning and then I check my sugar on the Prodigy Voice and the Prodigy Voice was 50 units off, and I was told that Tammy had been using the new meter for awhile and had the same issue with the prodigy.  She is sighted but uses all the products to learn the difference as well.

Now I just got my new prodigy voice recently and I thought all my numbers were correct, so I am wondering if my sugars have been off all this time.  I have been fighting with my doctor about my readings for the last couple of months because I am showing one and he is showing something else.  I can understand, 10 or 20 units difference.  But the Difference between 150 and 200 is a lot and it is not the only different readings I have been getting.

Even though the machine still needs to be tweaked a little bit, I like that it is the same size as the prodigy, it comes with its own case, and everything in its own place.



Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
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1-866-580-5574

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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Fri Mar 26 18:42:15 2010
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (eileen scrivani)
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:42:15 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <0KZW00LSWGC9FE72@vms172107.mailsrvcs.net>
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
	<5AD13E6251BB4D6A9A149AFE89E120CA@owner1e06aeb63>
	<0KZW00LSWGC9FE72@vms172107.mailsrvcs.net>
Message-ID: <4C1B707CD1014139B84BFA240681AC85@EileenPC>

This is one problem I have found with the Prodigy meter ... no matter how 
small a drop of blood there is it triggers the sequence for testing
* immediately * and there's like no time allotted to try and squeeze even a 
little more sample out onto the strip before the meters already chiming in 
with the result.  It's too fast for my taste and often I will do a second or 
third test and try to make sure I have enough blood.

A few months back when I was having issues with my then PV meter and was put 
in touch with one of the reps from the company I was told that keeping my 
finger bleeding for more than (I think) a minute would also produce faulty 
results.  So how many times to I have to jab my already toughened fingers 
before I get an accurate test result and an accurate amount for the sample. 
On those times when I have met with diabetic educators and asked about 
having to retest I was always told I could milk the same finger if I needed 
to retest.  So there is now a significant change in what the manufacturer's 
are doing with the meters/strips.

Eileen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 1:09 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> Actually, the other thing that hasn't been mentioned is whether or not we 
> can add blood to the strip. So, let's say I insert the strip, lance my 
> finger, do what I do until I think there's a reason to introduce my finger 
> to the strip. As is often the case for me, okay, I futs around a bit and 
> can tell there's blood there, but obviously not enough to make the meter 
> beep. So I back away, fuss with my finger again and come back to the strip 
> and try again. I often get a successful reading this way. Granted, this 
> happens within a short time frame. If I had five minutes to play, I think 
> the blood would dry by then. But that's always the tricky bit. If the 
> meter says not enough, when does it do that? My Free Style meter just 
> doesn't accept anything but the required amount. No meter has any business 
> beeping at me if there isn't enough blood. Remember the old VoiceMate? It 
> also said not enough blood. And oh how many tests went through as accurate 
> that really also didn't have enough blood. I often fool the Prodigy meter 
> as well.
> I think that if we're trying to get blood on a strip, and we get some but 
> not enough, after the usual two minutes, we get an error beep and grab a 
> different strip. With today's meters, if something happens and we run out 
> of time, we can always just pull the strip out, insert it again and 
> restart the clock. Now, if I do this with the Free Style, and there is in 
> fact some blood on the strip, it will give me error beeps and I have to 
> get another strip. And no meter, no matter how cute will remove all of the 
> guess work we must do.
> So, I guess here's how I'd phrase my question about the Solo. Does it beep 
> when it first detects the presence of blood, as the LifeScan meters do, or 
> does it beep when it actually has enough for the test?
>
> Veronica
> Check out my new CD, "We Woof You A Merry Christmas," at
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> 877-607-6407
>
>
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From kellym at prodigymeter.com  Fri Mar 26 18:55:19 2010
From: kellym at prodigymeter.com (Kelly Massaro)
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:55:19 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] solo meter
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-DS228B7B32B71DC5776AE4D2A1230@phx.gbl>
References: <BAY110-DS228B7B32B71DC5776AE4D2A1230@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <A568E408EC51D74EA6B79CA6CD213D43749A49C86B@ddimail01.vc.vitalcare.com>

Hi Cheryl,

Its Kelly with Prodigy.

Just a quick note regarding accuracy.  No two meters test alike, however the Prodigy is tested in accordance to the YSI unit which is a hospital unit.  We have this machine in our lab in Charlotte. 

If you feel your meter is inaccurate, I'd be happy to have someone trouble shoot the meter. 

Let me know off line where you'd like us to contact you and I will have the Manager of Customer Care/Tech Support Contact you

I have attached an article that you may find helpful regarding comparing meters.



Best Regards,
 
Kelly Massaro-Neal
Director, Sales
704.285.6425
Mobile: 704-491-3923
Prodigy Diabetes Care
9300 Harris Corners Parkway Suite 450
Charlotte, NC 28269
Fax: 704.285.6495
Web: www.prodigymeter.com
 
 
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-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 2:29 PM
To: diabetes-talk; Jordan Benis; Tina
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] solo meter

okay been using it, some issues, on the front of the meter there are no raised indications on it, meaning my  I spoke with Tammy at ADS wonderful lady, the new meter is her baby, so I called first thing was there was on information in the box about how to use the meter, no CD, dvd, nothing.  So I called, and she apologized because they ran out of them and didn't go in the shipment but no fear if you go to http://www.solometers.com<http://www.solometers.com/> and go to the and find click here to learn more

Because on the face of the machine like I said no indications that the calendar is there to set the date on the meter if they had a C or something there to indicate that is the calendar and the arrow button, all flat nothing raised.

But one thing I did find out and I shared this with Tammy I checked my sugar on the new meter this morning and then I check my sugar on the Prodigy Voice and the Prodigy Voice was 50 units off, and I was told that Tammy had been using the new meter for awhile and had the same issue with the prodigy.  She is sighted but uses all the products to learn the difference as well.

Now I just got my new prodigy voice recently and I thought all my numbers were correct, so I am wondering if my sugars have been off all this time.  I have been fighting with my doctor about my readings for the last couple of months because I am showing one and he is showing something else.  I can understand, 10 or 20 units difference.  But the Difference between 150 and 200 is a lot and it is not the only different readings I have been getting.

Even though the machine still needs to be tweaked a little bit, I like that it is the same size as the prodigy, it comes with its own case, and everything in its own place.



Cheryl Echevarria 
Independent Travel Consultant
http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
1-866-580-5574

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From fidano at comcast.net  Fri Mar 26 19:00:42 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:00:42 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
Message-ID: <34FBAE42A6BA4D7C862096563AB13430@24ktLaptop>

Yes, I agree.. a meter that can adequately tell you not enough blood was 
applied as important is as a audible voice.. what difference is there to 
have it tell you an amount if its  totally incorrect!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 10:09 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> Actually, the other thing that hasn't been mentioned is whether or not we 
> can add blood to the strip. So, let's say I insert the strip, lance my 
> finger, do what I do until I think there's a reason to introduce my finger 
> to the strip. As is often the case for me, okay, I futs around a bit and 
> can tell there's blood there, but obviously not enough to make the meter 
> beep. So I back away, fuss with my finger again and come back to the strip 
> and try again. I often get a successful reading this way. Granted, this 
> happens within a short time frame. If I had five minutes to play, I think 
> the blood would dry by then. But that's always the tricky bit. If the 
> meter says not enough, when does it do that? My Free Style meter just 
> doesn't accept anything but the required amount. No meter has any business 
> beeping at me if there isn't enough blood. Remember the old VoiceMate? It 
> also said not enough blood. And oh how many tests went through as accurate 
> that really also didn't have enough blood. I often fool the Prodigy meter 
> as well.
> I think that if we're trying to get blood on a strip, and we get some but 
> not enough, after the usual two minutes, we get an error beep and grab a 
> different strip. With today's meters, if something happens and we run out 
> of time, we can always just pull the strip out, insert it again and 
> restart the clock. Now, if I do this with the Free Style, and there is in 
> fact some blood on the strip, it will give me error beeps and I have to 
> get another strip. And no meter, no matter how cute will remove all of the 
> guess work we must do.
> So, I guess here's how I'd phrase my question about the Solo. Does it beep 
> when it first detects the presence of blood, as the LifeScan meters do, or 
> does it beep when it actually has enough for the test?
>
> Veronica
> Check out my new CD, "We Woof You A Merry Christmas," at
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> 877-607-6407
>
>
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Fri Mar 26 19:38:49 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:38:49 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: Please support the NY Diabetes Prevention and
	Control Program
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS19BE9BBFCEB56BC340E875A1230@phx.gbl>


Cheryl Echevarria 
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Brian Foley<mailto:sd3info at gmail.com> 
To: Cheryl Echevarria<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com> 
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 3:14 PM
Subject: Re: Please support the NY Diabetes Prevention and Control Program


Dear Cheryl Echevarria,

Thank you for contacting my office regarding cuts to the New York
State Diabetes Prevention and Control Program in the Governor?s budget
proposal.  Every piece of correspondence that I receive is important
because it allows me to better communicate with constituents in my
district.

I appreciate your input on the Governor?s budget proposal. In the
coming weeks I will be taking part in meetings and discussions about
the budget to accurately represent the concerns and sentiments of the
residents of the 3rd Senate district. The budget process will not be
easy, but I remain confident that through tough decision-making and
compromise, a final result can be reached that will address the
serious economic situation facing the State, while safeguarding those
aspects of State government which affect our residents most directly.

Keeping you up-to-date on what I am doing to serve you, and getting
your input on what we can do better, is very important to me.  Please
feel free to contact my office at 631-360-3356, or visit my website at
www.foley.nysenate.gov<http://www.foley.nysenate.gov/>.

Kindest Regards,


On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 1:06 PM, Cheryl Echevarria
<cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>> wrote:
>
> Mar 24, 2010
>
> Senator Brian Foley
> Legislative Office Building, Room 905
> Albany, NY 12247
>
> Dear Senator Foley,
>
> As someone who is concerned about diabetes, I'm writing to ask that you
> maintain the modest funding of $1,699,000 for the New York State
> Diabetes Prevention and Control Program, and to preserve the separate
> line items for these funds (Governor Paterson has proposed combining
> the existing diabetes line items into one diabetes and obesity line
> item). I'm also asking that the state maintain its commitment of $50
> million in annual funding for stem cell research. Governor Paterson
> has proposed a cut of more than $5 million for the program.
>
> The toll of diabetes is truly enormous, with nearly 2 million adults
> affected in New York. Diabetes is a leading cause of death in New York
> and is responsible for over $8 billion in annual medical costs (and
> another $4 billion in lost productivity). While the societal toll is
> staggering, the personal toll is immeasurable.
>
> The diabetes program is the state's central public health initiative to
> stop diabetes. Through varied activities, the program reaches out both
> to at-risk populations to help prevent diabetes, and to providers and
> patients about the proper care of diabetes in order to reduce
> complications.
>
> The stem cell research program provides hope for people with diabetes
> and other conditions that a cure or treatments may be developed right
> here in New York, as part of our important life science economy.
>
> Please support the requested funding for the New York Diabetes
> Prevention and Control Program and the state's stem cell research
> program. Thank you for your consideration.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Mrs. Cheryl Echevarria
> 10 Aljan Dr
> Brentwood, NY 11717-5608
> (631) 236-5138
>
>
>



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From sugarfreet at gmail.com  Fri Mar 26 20:16:19 2010
From: sugarfreet at gmail.com (Tara M. Carty)
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:16:19 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] New Solo V2 blog!!!
Message-ID: <381D472E39104E299EADD4E000BAE66A@NJLBH7D5D1A32E>

Hello everyone!!! I just wanted to take this opportunity to tell you all about the new Solo V2 blog. It is up and running and ready to go. I have posted the first one and would love to hear your comments. I have been using the new Solo V2 and am excited to share my experiences with you. Please visit the blog at:
http://solometers.com/solo_blog/

 


You can also visit www.solometers.com, click on the link that says Solo VIP and then click on the link that says Solo blog! Hope to talk to you soon! Happy reading!
Thank you!
Tara
   

From k7uij at panix.com  Sat Mar 27 02:15:05 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:15:05 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] solo meter
References: <BAY110-DS228B7B32B71DC5776AE4D2A1230@phx.gbl>
Message-ID: <BB26060066E54264A8F6825FB7BEB9C8@owner1e06aeb63>

Cheryl:

I submit that we don't know whether *either* meter is right on in that FDA 
doesn't require bg meters to be within a percent of lab standard. I'd pay a 
kilobuck for a meter that would pass the following test:

Testing with temperatures from 0 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius in 
5-degree increments and performing ten consecutive tests for each 
temperature with control solutions formulated to mimmick bg readings from 40 
mg/dl to 500 mg/dl in 20 mg/dl increments, nine out of ten tests would be 
within 1% of lab standard for each simulated bg reading.

Guess what? I'd bet there ain't a meter (talking or not) on the market 
outside of one costing $600 which is, in effect, a lab-standard meter, that 
would satisfy my test. (grin)

And insofar as tests of the Voice were concerned, I'm not sure NFB did any 
accuracy tests since we aren't qualified and, in any event, it wasn't on my 
watch.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>; "Jordan Benis" 
<jbenis at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>; "Tina" 
<trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 11:28 AM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] solo meter


> okay been using it, some issues, on the front of the meter there are no 
> raised indications on it, meaning my  I spoke with Tammy at ADS wonderful 
> lady, the new meter is her baby, so I called first thing was there was on 
> information in the box about how to use the meter, no CD, dvd, nothing. 
> So I called, and she apologized because they ran out of them and didn't go 
> in the shipment but no fear if you go to 
> http://www.solometers.com<http://www.solometers.com/> and go to the and 
> find click here to learn more
>
> Because on the face of the machine like I said no indications that the 
> calendar is there to set the date on the meter if they had a C or 
> something there to indicate that is the calendar and the arrow button, all 
> flat nothing raised.
>
> But one thing I did find out and I shared this with Tammy I checked my 
> sugar on the new meter this morning and then I check my sugar on the 
> Prodigy Voice and the Prodigy Voice was 50 units off, and I was told that 
> Tammy had been using the new meter for awhile and had the same issue with 
> the prodigy.  She is sighted but uses all the products to learn the 
> difference as well.
>
> Now I just got my new prodigy voice recently and I thought all my numbers 
> were correct, so I am wondering if my sugars have been off all this time. 
> I have been fighting with my doctor about my readings for the last couple 
> of months because I am showing one and he is showing something else.  I 
> can understand, 10 or 20 units difference.  But the Difference between 150 
> and 200 is a lot and it is not the only different readings I have been 
> getting.
>
> Even though the machine still needs to be tweaked a little bit, I like 
> that it is the same size as the prodigy, it comes with its own case, and 
> everything in its own place.
>
>
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
> Independent Travel Consultant
> http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/>
> 1-866-580-5574
>
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> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
> CST-1018299-10
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Sat Mar 27 02:58:21 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Fri, 26 Mar 2010 22:58:21 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] solo meter
In-Reply-To: <BAY110-DS228B7B32B71DC5776AE4D2A1230@phx.gbl>
	<BB26060066E54264A8F6825FB7BEB9C8@owner1e06aeb63>
References: <BAY110-DS228B7B32B71DC5776AE4D2A1230@phx.gbl>
	<BB26060066E54264A8F6825FB7BEB9C8@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS36994F6E2F46F1EEC9CBFA1220@phx.gbl>

I have nothing further to say.  I have stated what I have found. And that is it. I don't submit to be a medical doctor, but at the same time, every time I put something up here, I seemed to be put down a peg, and I don't appreciate it.

Now I have seen meters come and go but they are getting better, I have been a diabetic since I was 13 years old and that is over 30+ years.  When I was diagnosed they just put diabetics in 2 categories juvenile and adult on set and because of all the medical discoveries things have gotten better unfortunately with all the insulin that I should have not been on since I am not a true diabetic either 1 or type 2 and the damage has taken my kidneys and eye sight. I will go with the better meter and the newest one, and the one that I think are more convenient for me to use.

So yes the technology has come a very long way, the police used to bring my grandfather home from work off the subway in the 60s because they thought he was drunk and my grandmother had to say he is not drunk he is diabetic and the police didn't know what is way.

Point I am trying to make when someone tries to help with something new for the disease we should take it we greatness and not put it down.

No it wasn't on your watch, of course it wasn't.  Know lets get off our soap box, and give Ed Bryant and others who were in charge and give them a hand.  

Ego

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 10:15 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] solo meter


  Cheryl:

  I submit that we don't know whether *either* meter is right on in that FDA 
  doesn't require bg meters to be within a percent of lab standard. I'd pay a 
  kilobuck for a meter that would pass the following test:

  Testing with temperatures from 0 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius in 
  5-degree increments and performing ten consecutive tests for each 
  temperature with control solutions formulated to mimmick bg readings from 40 
  mg/dl to 500 mg/dl in 20 mg/dl increments, nine out of ten tests would be 
  within 1% of lab standard for each simulated bg reading.

  Guess what? I'd bet there ain't a meter (talking or not) on the market 
  outside of one costing $600 which is, in effect, a lab-standard meter, that 
  would satisfy my test. (grin)

  And insofar as tests of the Voice were concerned, I'm not sure NFB did any 
  accuracy tests since we aren't qualified and, in any event, it wasn't on my 
  watch.

  Mike

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com<mailto:cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>>
  To: "diabetes-talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>; "Jordan Benis" 
  <jbenis at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:jbenis at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>>; "Tina" 
  <trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net<mailto:trockwell at advanceddiabeticsolutions.net>>
  Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 11:28 AM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] solo meter


  > okay been using it, some issues, on the front of the meter there are no 
  > raised indications on it, meaning my  I spoke with Tammy at ADS wonderful 
  > lady, the new meter is her baby, so I called first thing was there was on 
  > information in the box about how to use the meter, no CD, dvd, nothing. 
  > So I called, and she apologized because they ran out of them and didn't go 
  > in the shipment but no fear if you go to 
  > http://www.solometers.com<http://www.solometers.com/<http://www.solometers.com%3chttp//www.solometers.com/>> and go to the and 
  > find click here to learn more
  >
  > Because on the face of the machine like I said no indications that the 
  > calendar is there to set the date on the meter if they had a C or 
  > something there to indicate that is the calendar and the arrow button, all 
  > flat nothing raised.
  >
  > But one thing I did find out and I shared this with Tammy I checked my 
  > sugar on the new meter this morning and then I check my sugar on the 
  > Prodigy Voice and the Prodigy Voice was 50 units off, and I was told that 
  > Tammy had been using the new meter for awhile and had the same issue with 
  > the prodigy.  She is sighted but uses all the products to learn the 
  > difference as well.
  >
  > Now I just got my new prodigy voice recently and I thought all my numbers 
  > were correct, so I am wondering if my sugars have been off all this time. 
  > I have been fighting with my doctor about my readings for the last couple 
  > of months because I am showing one and he is showing something else.  I 
  > can understand, 10 or 20 units difference.  But the Difference between 150 
  > and 200 is a lot and it is not the only different readings I have been 
  > getting.
  >
  > Even though the machine still needs to be tweaked a little bit, I like 
  > that it is the same size as the prodigy, it comes with its own case, and 
  > everything in its own place.
  >
  >
  >
  > Cheryl Echevarria
  > Independent Travel Consultant
  > http://Echevarriatravel.com<http://echevarriatravel.com/<http://echevarriatravel.com%3chttp//echevarriatravel.com/>>
  > 1-866-580-5574
  >
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Sat Mar 27 14:48:39 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:48:39 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] So far from I just see I am liking it already
Message-ID: <20100327144839.27333.86830@web2>

Now I wish there was a case you could put your meter in, as well as the 
pin for the shot before meals.
then having it all together would be quite nice.
So far I haven't seen this happen.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Sat Mar 27 15:05:17 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:05:17 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
Message-ID: <20100327150517.10629.17732@web3>

Talking about companies calling you for new machines,
We get calls all of the time wanting us to try this machine and that machine.
Now the folks are foregn  folks, so I won't buy from them at all.
If they don't stop calling, I will have to press charges, this is how 
often we get calls.
Jim shared that I was diabetic, so they won't stop calling.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Sat Mar 27 15:13:05 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:13:05 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
Message-ID: <20100327151305.10631.53029@web3>

yes you go to your diabetic coordinator where you test and it works 
just like that.
You get home and the same thing happens all over again.
You know how it is.
I also have good days and bad days, but for the most part the days of 
testing are good.
Now I did read, if you ever notice the prodigy with speak to me 
catalog, where it says you can test on your arm and such.
I have never done this, but found it interesting.
I always thought that the numbers were different with the arm than the hand.
I can't seem to find the place where I stick just to see if I could get 
a different reading.
Oh well.

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From dmgina at samobile.net  Sat Mar 27 15:17:12 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:17:12 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] solo meter
Message-ID: <20100327151712.29636.49862@web2>

I have to say the machine I am using still is doing the same for my sugars.
I don't seem to be that far off.
Wow I hope you get to feeling better soon.

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Sat Mar 27 15:48:30 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:48:30 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <20100327150517.10629.17732@web3>
References: <20100327150517.10629.17732@web3>
Message-ID: <BAY110-W47FD4F5B3BD217C7CAFB6BA1220@phx.gbl>


you can go to donotcall.gov and register your home and cell pher and they wont call you, unless you allow them your phone no. some companies have automatic dialing systems and if you get them once you register just say I am on a do not call list and please don't call me it is against the law.  Because I don't have anyone sending e-mail or phone calls on it.

 

So if you get any kind of telemarketing just go here and register.

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> From: dmgina at samobile.net
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 11:05:17 -0400
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
> 
> Talking about companies calling you for new machines,
> We get calls all of the time wanting us to try this machine and that machine.
> Now the folks are foregn folks, so I won't buy from them at all.
> If they don't stop calling, I will have to press charges, this is how 
> often we get calls.
> Jim shared that I was diabetic, so they won't stop calling.
> 
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
> FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
> 
> Email services provided by the System Access Mobile Network. Visit 
> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Sat Mar 27 16:09:35 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:09:35 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
Message-ID: <20100327160935.1383.80752@web1>

Thanks we have done that where the calling still happens.
They just call numbers anyway.

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From k7uij at panix.com  Sat Mar 27 17:29:11 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 10:29:11 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <20100327151305.10631.53029@web3>
Message-ID: <ABCAACEEBADB46859F7974C66D83DFE2@owner1e06aeb63>

Arm readings aren't as accurate as fingersticks in the sense that the blood 
one gets from fingersticks has a glucose concentration more reflective of 
that throughout your body if your glucose level is changing rapidly.

I have never known a blind person to successfully use alternat-site testing 
such as on the arm consistently in that the very thing that people like 
about alternate-site testing -- no pain -- is precisely why blind persons 
have trouble finding where they poked themselves. I'm not saying it isn't 
possible but I've never known a blind person who was able to consistently 
get good blood samples using alternate-site testing.

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 8:13 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> yes you go to your diabetic coordinator where you test and it works just 
> like that.
> You get home and the same thing happens all over again.
> You know how it is.
> I also have good days and bad days, but for the most part the days of 
> testing are good.
> Now I did read, if you ever notice the prodigy with speak to me catalog, 
> where it says you can test on your arm and such.
> I have never done this, but found it interesting.
> I always thought that the numbers were different with the arm than the 
> hand.
> I can't seem to find the place where I stick just to see if I could get a 
> different reading.
> Oh well.
>
> -- 
> --Dar
> skype: dmgina23
>  FB: dmgina
> www.twitter.com/dmgina
> every saint has a past
> every sinner has a future
>
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> www.serotek.com to learn more about accessibility anywhere.
>
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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Sat Mar 27 23:03:52 2010
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:03:52 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] solo meter
In-Reply-To: <BB26060066E54264A8F6825FB7BEB9C8@owner1e06aeb63>
References: <BAY110-DS228B7B32B71DC5776AE4D2A1230@phx.gbl>
	<BB26060066E54264A8F6825FB7BEB9C8@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <mailman.2.1593446890.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Actually, the blame for the old VoiceMate goes to AccuChek itself. It 
isn't the NFB or any consumer organization's job to test for 
accuracy. I did hear that the FDA was proposing tightening standards 
for meter accuracy, but don't think it's happened yet.
My only concern is that when companies do make a medical device 
accessible to us, that it be as current as possible with devices 
available to sighted people with diabetes. I'm thrilled to see a new 
meter come out because we should have choices. We all work better in 
many different ways, don't we.
I also do think it's legitimate to ask certain questions of any meter 
company. These days, there are really only a few variations in strip 
technology. I don't know what makes a meter start the test as soon as 
it detects the presence of blood versus waiting until there's enough 
blood to perform an accurate test. But I sure know what seems to make 
sense to my brain. <grin.> I also think that a diabetes list is a 
great place to discuss things like the current tolerance for a huge 
variety among BG meter results.
And until we get that perfect device, I too will try everything new 
that comes out. For me, so far anyway, I keep going back to my 
cobbled together system with my Free Style Lite meter and my old 
Braille 'n Speak because it works and I trust it. Well, as much as I 
trust any meter.
But you bet, there has been a lot of progress in diabetes treatment 
and understanding over the years. When I think of what I can do with 
my current insulin pump that I couldn't do with my first pump in 
1991, it's staggering. So naturally, I want to speak up now in the 
hope that any talking pump that comes out is more like my current 
pump than the first one I used.
And by the way, I count myself among those who have not managed to 
make use of alternate site testing. Not at all!
In the meantime, I look forward to reading all of the reports from 
those of you trying out the Solo and any other device coming out. 
I'll certainly share my experiences with all of you. When we share 
information, we help each other. When we pound on the companies, we 
encourage them to improve their products. Hopefully this will lead to 
major advances down the road.

Veronica

Check out my new CD, "We Woof You A Merry Christmas," at
http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
	Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Sun Mar 28 01:05:28 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:05:28 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <20100327151305.10631.53029@web3>
	<ABCAACEEBADB46859F7974C66D83DFE2@owner1e06aeb63>
References: <20100327151305.10631.53029@web3>
	<ABCAACEEBADB46859F7974C66D83DFE2@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <BAY110-DS46FC98F7D46C7BE40E7ABA1210@phx.gbl>

I do finger and as well as my palm, ADS Rep Sue Fetzner that was at our State Convention showed me how. not as accurate but only off maybe 5 units with me normally.

Cheryl Echevarria 
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 1:29 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Arm readings aren't as accurate as fingersticks in the sense that the blood 
  one gets from fingersticks has a glucose concentration more reflective of 
  that throughout your body if your glucose level is changing rapidly.

  I have never known a blind person to successfully use alternat-site testing 
  such as on the arm consistently in that the very thing that people like 
  about alternate-site testing -- no pain -- is precisely why blind persons 
  have trouble finding where they poked themselves. I'm not saying it isn't 
  possible but I've never known a blind person who was able to consistently 
  get good blood samples using alternate-site testing.

  Mike Freeman

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
  To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 8:13 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  > yes you go to your diabetic coordinator where you test and it works just 
  > like that.
  > You get home and the same thing happens all over again.
  > You know how it is.
  > I also have good days and bad days, but for the most part the days of 
  > testing are good.
  > Now I did read, if you ever notice the prodigy with speak to me catalog, 
  > where it says you can test on your arm and such.
  > I have never done this, but found it interesting.
  > I always thought that the numbers were different with the arm than the 
  > hand.
  > I can't seem to find the place where I stick just to see if I could get a 
  > different reading.
  > Oh well.
  >
  > -- 
  > --Dar
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Sun Mar 28 01:06:20 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:06:20 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
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maybe you should try it yourself or maybe ask someone to show you how to do it, my fingers after awhile I have to change due to the neuropathy

Cheryl Echevarria 
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 1:29 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  Arm readings aren't as accurate as fingersticks in the sense that the blood 
  one gets from fingersticks has a glucose concentration more reflective of 
  that throughout your body if your glucose level is changing rapidly.

  I have never known a blind person to successfully use alternat-site testing 
  such as on the arm consistently in that the very thing that people like 
  about alternate-site testing -- no pain -- is precisely why blind persons 
  have trouble finding where they poked themselves. I'm not saying it isn't 
  possible but I've never known a blind person who was able to consistently 
  get good blood samples using alternate-site testing.

  Mike Freeman

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net<mailto:dmgina at samobile.net>>
  To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 8:13 AM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


  > yes you go to your diabetic coordinator where you test and it works just 
  > like that.
  > You get home and the same thing happens all over again.
  > You know how it is.
  > I also have good days and bad days, but for the most part the days of 
  > testing are good.
  > Now I did read, if you ever notice the prodigy with speak to me catalog, 
  > where it says you can test on your arm and such.
  > I have never done this, but found it interesting.
  > I always thought that the numbers were different with the arm than the 
  > hand.
  > I can't seem to find the place where I stick just to see if I could get a 
  > different reading.
  > Oh well.
  >
  > -- 
  > --Dar
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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Sun Mar 28 04:44:44 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 21:44:44 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Help with Travel to National Convention
Message-ID: <auto-000145398268@mailfront2.g2host.com>

Hello my name is Cheryl Echevarria and I am Treasurer of the Greater 
Long Island Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind here in 
New York State.

I own a travel agency and I know that the National Convention is 
coming up in July the Dates of the Convention are July 3-8, 2010.

If you have not made your travel arrangements please give me a call 
and I would be glad to assist you in anyway possible.

Thank you.

Your sister in the NFB

Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
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From albertsanchez at suddenlink.net  Mon Mar 29 17:26:30 2010
From: albertsanchez at suddenlink.net (Albert Sanchez)
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:26:30 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
Message-ID: <0183DAACA1D3459EB7C44E53B9B9D252@Albert>

Greetings all,
I got my new Solo meter today, here are my first impressions.
1. no earphone jack? Sometimes when out I like to plug in and test without 
informing the whole world what my reading is.
2. I like the hard plastic carry box.

I haven't tested yet so can't comment on ease of use. More later,
A.S.
Al's Piano Tuning & Repair
215 John Avenue
Greenville, NC 27858-4113
252-757-3023 




From k7uij at panix.com  Tue Mar 30 02:25:37 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:25:37 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: information about blindness and diabetis
Message-ID: <AFE15EB3385944C1BA9FF9F6E4FCCB5C@owner1e06aeb63>

The person below wishes information about teaching braille to those with diabetes (said person doesn't say whether those whom he/she is teaching have diabetic neuropathy in their hands or not). I'm going to reply that if there's no neuropathy, one teaches braille the same way one would to others and that far more diabetics can learn braille than most people think. However, I know little of jumbo braille or of teaching braille to diabetics with neuropathy so I'd be interested in comments/advice from any of you. You may write to Kacey Harper directly or to Diabetes-Talk or to me and I can relay the information.

Thanks.

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Casey Harper 
To: k7uij at panix.com 
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 7:41 AM
Subject: information about blindness and diabetis


Hello:
I've got a simple question for you:
If one were a braille instructor, what would one need to know to effectively teach people who are blind and diabetic from beginning with braille to advancing to reading and writing it?
Anything else I should know about this topic if I were an instructor?
Thank you and have a nice day.
 
Sincerely,
 
Casey
 
 


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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Tue Mar 30 04:55:24 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:55:24 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
	<5AD13E6251BB4D6A9A149AFE89E120CA@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <9F1BD6F7250C417F9CCFF1912C2356D7@Vincent>

Mike and the Diabetes-Talk Member List,

Mike, as our president, I am answering you first and will get back to all 
others who have had questions or comments. I had been away for 5 days if 
anyone had missed my statements in my messages last week.

in response to your posting, I will handle the notes in numeric reverse 
order.

(2) The statement of the need to extend the time to test I approached as a 
medical necessity. I have had diabetes for nearly 48 years now and to make 
light of it, I am a skimpy bleeder. With a degree of neuropathy and after 
affects from arthritis medicines I have taken for over 10 years, finding the 
location of the puncture site is sometimes an issue. I have been testing my 
blood glucose for over 25 years when I used the Accu-Chek Freedom prior to 
using the Accu-Chek Voice Mate and then the Prodigy Voice. I have shared 
with my doctors I have problems from October 1st through April 1 the next 
year due to cold and drier conditions in New Jersey. I will give Jordan 
Benis credit with his insuring me if I was more diligent in applying skin 
conditioner to my finger tips I would have less problems and he was right. 
This though did not completely correct my bleeding all the time with my 
tough skin and scarring from all the tests I have done. For you as a 5 year 
diabetic, I am glad you have not yet had any of these problems and hopefully 
never will.
Why did I suggest five minutes, I found the three minutes was too 
frustrating for me as I have taken 10 minutes or more of multiple pokes, 
(frown) and still not be certain of the accuracy of my results. I saw the 
redesign of the Accu-Chek Voice Mate, medically approved in Canada but not 
yet FDA in the US, to have extended the test time to 6 minutes but thought 
that would not affectively aid in the test and may lessen the battery life 
and require more frequent battery changes and may not be worth the time 
extension. I have included every trick to aid in my bleeding I know, i.e. 
warming my hands, shaking my hands, tapping or scratching the planned 
puncture site, etc. I would test at least twice and often a third when I had 
too large a difference in my results (the 20 percent deviations allowed by 
the FDA).
I am aware of blind and visually impaired diabetic clients of rehab nurse 
trainers and CDEs of having difficulty locating the blood while being 
trained and then afterwards. Many people due to loss of sight later in life, 
multiple disabilities and a plethora of other reasons may have difficulty 
and the time extension from a "usability" point-of-view, may assist in their 
lessening of problem situations and thus a continuation to test.

(1) You are very in tune with believing time may be the real test for the 
low blood sample verification. I know with my 3 or 4 weeks of testing I only 
had one "not enough blood" though I am aware someone else had gotten the low 
sample error message more often. Personally, if I see my HGBA1C results 
lowering, I believe this will support the blood sample volume level 
verification. Any other meter and strip today will give results, though 
inaccurate, without enough blood. Some of the sighted testers may get some 
type of error or visual indicator on the strip if insufficient to aid them 
in their testing. How this technically works for the Solo V2 with the low 
blood message to me is a new generation of blood glucose monitors and 
strips. If true to its design, this  may be the best new addition to assist 
us diabetics whom are visually impaired and blind.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


Vincent:

(1) Before you wax too sanguine about the new meter's ability to accurately
detect low blood, I think at least four tests per day for at least three
months are required to be sure. It's one of the things that gripes me about
a lot of medical reporting these days; the testing isn't nearly rigorous
enough for my taste. So while I am not contradicting you, I'm saying that
perhaps all of us should "wait and see".

(2) What's this jazz about three minutes not being enough time for a blind
person to "prepare the test"? I say not testing within thirty seconds
jeopardizes your test result. Moreover, I consider advocating a longer time
before auto-shut-off denigrates our abilities as blind persons! If I can't
get a test result within a minute, methinks I ought to do some serious
practicing with a diabetes educator!

Just one opinionated curmudgeon's view.

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> To The NFB Members,
>
>
>
> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
> meeting.
>
> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
> results.
>
>
>
> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered into
> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>
> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions and
> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
> set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number is
> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
> DAN.
>
>
>
> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>
>
>
> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed to
> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>
>
> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the Solo
> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
> me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
> is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
> actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>
>
>
> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>
>
>
> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions toll
> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
> is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2
> information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire
> website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they have
> download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
> glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
> DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
> Diabetic Solutions.
>
>
>
> Vinny
>
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
> _______________________________________________
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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Tue Mar 30 05:06:26 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:06:26 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent>
	<5AD13E6251BB4D6A9A149AFE89E120CA@owner1e06aeb63>
	<4718CBABDB81479092BEE0289D321466@EileenPC>
Message-ID: <BF45EF23B7434FBC8AC4BE55651B276C@Vincent>

Eileen,

Thank you for the comment supporting my belief where the time extension 
would be an advantage with the Solo V2 meter. I remembered comments such as 
yours and many others from our Diabetes-Talk over the last couple of years 
that were like yours as to why I included it as a priority.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "eileen scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


I am all for a nice logn & sufficient time period to be able to get blood on
any strip that is used with any meter.  I've been a type 1 diabetic for over
41 years now and blind for the past 29 years and think I am pretty darn good
at knowing how to do a glucose test and milk my finger for a dropplet of
blood.  There are times for whatever reason or reasons that getting the
sample proves more difficult than others.

Its great that there are those blind diabetics that can consistantly test
without a hitch in getting an appropriate sample and never have to question
what's going on.  I'm not a super human and I like to have extra time
without my testing device timing out on me.

Eileen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> Vincent:
>
> (1) Before you wax too sanguine about the new meter's ability to
> accurately detect low blood, I think at least four tests per day for at
> least three months are required to be sure. It's one of the things that
> gripes me about a lot of medical reporting these days; the testing isn't
> nearly rigorous enough for my taste. So while I am not contradicting you,
> I'm saying that perhaps all of us should "wait and see".
>
> (2) What's this jazz about three minutes not being enough time for a blind
> person to "prepare the test"? I say not testing within thirty seconds
> jeopardizes your test result. Moreover, I consider advocating a longer
> time before auto-shut-off denigrates our abilities as blind persons! If I
> can't get a test result within a minute, methinks I ought to do some
> serious practicing with a diabetes educator!
>
> Just one opinionated curmudgeon's view.
>
> Mike Freeman
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>> To The NFB Members,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
>> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
>> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
>> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
>> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
>> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
>> meeting.
>>
>> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
>> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
>> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
>> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
>> results.
>>
>>
>>
>> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered
>> into a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute
>> this product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
>> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
>> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
>> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
>> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>>
>> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions
>> and they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS
>> has set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main
>> number is 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us
>> from the NFB DAN.
>>
>>
>>
>> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
>> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
>> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>>
>>
>>
>> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
>> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
>> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
>> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed
>> to shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
>> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>>
>>
>> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the
>> Solo V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and
>> gives me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user
>> there is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small
>> it actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's
>> old technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get
>> a FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if
>> we acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>>
>>
>>
>> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
>> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
>> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions
>> toll free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS
>> Website is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo
>> V2 information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The
>> entire website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and
>> they have download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download
>> our blood glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter
>> or local DAN want more information or training, please reach out to
>> Advanced Diabetic Solutions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Vinny
>>
>> Vincent Chaney Jr
>> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>> NJAGDU Division President
>> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
>> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
>> _______________________________________________
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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Tue Mar 30 05:29:31 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:29:31 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <20100324191808.26904.78043@web3>
Message-ID: <B6425F5CF80E4F7A9C2285586A07C903@Vincent>

Dar,

This meter has an extended time before shutting off of 5 minutes. When I 
tested this, I sat at my computer to verify the 5 minutes and herd it say 
"Goodbye".

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 3:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


I will let others learn from this before I try anything new.
I love to watch and see smile.
Does this meter turn off?

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From joyce.m.porter at verizon.net  Tue Mar 30 12:04:09 2010
From: joyce.m.porter at verizon.net (Joyce Porter)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:04:09 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: information about blindness and diabetes
In-Reply-To: <AFE15EB3385944C1BA9FF9F6E4FCCB5C@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <0L0300N6UG6H1Y02@vms173001.mailsrvcs.net>

When I was a rehab teacher I taught Braille to some diabetics who had
neuropathy and  they were successful even though it took a bit longer.
These were students who really wanted to learn Braille.  If the individual
(s) who want more information want to contact me please feel free to email
me at [joyce.m.porter at verizon.net
Joyce
] 

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 10:26 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Pamela Allen; Jennifer Dunnam; Scott C. LaBarre
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: information about blindness and diabetis

The person below wishes information about teaching braille to those with
diabetes (said person doesn't say whether those whom he/she is teaching have
diabetic neuropathy in their hands or not). I'm going to reply that if
there's no neuropathy, one teaches braille the same way one would to others
and that far more diabetics can learn braille than most people think.
However, I know little of jumbo braille or of teaching braille to diabetics
with neuropathy so I'd be interested in comments/advice from any of you. You
may write to Kacey Harper directly or to Diabetes-Talk or to me and I can
relay the information.

Thanks.

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Casey Harper 
To: k7uij at panix.com 
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 7:41 AM
Subject: information about blindness and diabetis


Hello:
I've got a simple question for you:
If one were a braille instructor, what would one need to know to effectively
teach people who are blind and diabetic from beginning with braille to
advancing to reading and writing it?
Anything else I should know about this topic if I were an instructor?
Thank you and have a nice day.
 
Sincerely,
 
Casey
 
 


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From paujor at fuse.net  Tue Mar 30 12:29:37 2010
From: paujor at fuse.net (Paul & Paula Jordan)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:29:37 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <BF45EF23B7434FBC8AC4BE55651B276C@Vincent>
References: <34D2E9D295374F329F2CA61784027DF8@Vincent><5AD13E6251BB4D6A9A149AFE89E120CA@owner1e06aeb63><4718CBABDB81479092BEE0289D321466@EileenPC>
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You know, I think I'd be a little restless with that much time to prepare my
blood sample.  Funny, that when I first started out, I was scared to death,
but my how things have changed.  
Take care, and good luck to all using the new meter.  

Paul

-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vincent Chaney
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 1:06 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Eileen,

Thank you for the comment supporting my belief where the time extension 
would be an advantage with the Solo V2 meter. I remembered comments such as 
yours and many others from our Diabetes-Talk over the last couple of years 
that were like yours as to why I included it as a priority.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "eileen scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


I am all for a nice logn & sufficient time period to be able to get blood on
any strip that is used with any meter.  I've been a type 1 diabetic for over
41 years now and blind for the past 29 years and think I am pretty darn good
at knowing how to do a glucose test and milk my finger for a dropplet of
blood.  There are times for whatever reason or reasons that getting the
sample proves more difficult than others.

Its great that there are those blind diabetics that can consistantly test
without a hitch in getting an appropriate sample and never have to question
what's going on.  I'm not a super human and I like to have extra time
without my testing device timing out on me.

Eileen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> Vincent:
>
> (1) Before you wax too sanguine about the new meter's ability to
> accurately detect low blood, I think at least four tests per day for at
> least three months are required to be sure. It's one of the things that
> gripes me about a lot of medical reporting these days; the testing isn't
> nearly rigorous enough for my taste. So while I am not contradicting you,
> I'm saying that perhaps all of us should "wait and see".
>
> (2) What's this jazz about three minutes not being enough time for a blind
> person to "prepare the test"? I say not testing within thirty seconds
> jeopardizes your test result. Moreover, I consider advocating a longer
> time before auto-shut-off denigrates our abilities as blind persons! If I
> can't get a test result within a minute, methinks I ought to do some
> serious practicing with a diabetes educator!
>
> Just one opinionated curmudgeon's view.
>
> Mike Freeman
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>> To The NFB Members,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
>> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
>> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
>> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
>> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
>> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
>> meeting.
>>
>> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
>> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
>> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
>> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
>> results.
>>
>>
>>
>> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered
>> into a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute
>> this product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
>> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
>> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
>> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
>> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>>
>> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions
>> and they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS
>> has set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main
>> number is 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us
>> from the NFB DAN.
>>
>>
>>
>> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
>> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
>> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>>
>>
>>
>> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
>> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
>> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
>> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed
>> to shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
>> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>>
>>
>> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the
>> Solo V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and
>> gives me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user
>> there is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small
>> it actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's
>> old technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get
>> a FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if
>> we acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>>
>>
>>
>> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
>> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
>> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions
>> toll free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS
>> Website is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo
>> V2 information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The
>> entire website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and
>> they have download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download
>> our blood glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter
>> or local DAN want more information or training, please reach out to
>> Advanced Diabetic Solutions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Vinny
>>
>> Vincent Chaney Jr
>> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>> NJAGDU Division President
>> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
>> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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From coe at impactcil.org  Tue Mar 30 13:00:17 2010
From: coe at impactcil.org (Rhonda Coe)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:00:17 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: information about blindness and diabetis
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Message-ID: <FF6A872EE2A9634682C63347E8F3683C203FFF@mail.impactcil.org>

Morning Mike
Learning Braille when you have diabetic neuropathy does pose a problem.
Jumbo Braille helps but I have found it difficult to read because it is
so spread out.  But no matter how large you make it if you don't have
the sensitivity in your fingers, the ability to identify the brailed
won't change.  Yes keeping your fingers moist and soft helps and you can
use your nail at times to help find the bumps but as I said without the
sensitivity it is just frustration.  You can also use laminated Braille
pages, however because they are made from plastic it tears up your
fingers.  As with anything if there is a will there is a way, but in my
humble opinion with technology as it is today.  We diabetics have other
alternatives in reading, labeling and communication.  Have any of you
seen the Pen Friend Audio Labeler?  It is a fabulous way of labeling.
It is a device that is actually an MP3/recorder with a 1G memory.  Up to
80 hours of record time.  It comes with adhesive discs and you can
record information on them i.e. use them for medications, phone numbers
recopies, CD/DVD, freezer foods, it is limit less as to what you could
label.  It will not work on clothes that you will wash or launder
because the discs are adhesive and will come off.  You just record on
the disc and then use the Pen Friend to read what you have recorded. You
can go to the RNIB.org.UK website  or go to independentliving.com 
Technology is a wonderful thing.  And I think this product is super.  My
husband is total and he loves it.
Have a Great Day
Rhonda Bargiel, ILS
Blind Services Coordinator
IMPACT,CIL
Alton, IL
coe at impactcil.org


-----Original Message-----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
[mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 9:26 PM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Pamela Allen; Jennifer Dunnam; Scott C. LaBarre
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: information about blindness and diabetis

The person below wishes information about teaching braille to those with
diabetes (said person doesn't say whether those whom he/she is teaching
have diabetic neuropathy in their hands or not). I'm going to reply that
if there's no neuropathy, one teaches braille the same way one would to
others and that far more diabetics can learn braille than most people
think. However, I know little of jumbo braille or of teaching braille to
diabetics with neuropathy so I'd be interested in comments/advice from
any of you. You may write to Kacey Harper directly or to Diabetes-Talk
or to me and I can relay the information.

Thanks.

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message -----
From: Casey Harper
To: k7uij at panix.com
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 7:41 AM
Subject: information about blindness and diabetis


Hello:
I've got a simple question for you:
If one were a braille instructor, what would one need to know to
effectively teach people who are blind and diabetic from beginning with
braille to advancing to reading and writing it?
Anything else I should know about this topic if I were an instructor?
Thank you and have a nice day.
 
Sincerely,
 
Casey
 
 


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From etscrivani at verizon.net  Tue Mar 30 13:30:21 2010
From: etscrivani at verizon.net (eileen scrivani)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:30:21 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: information about blindness and diabetis
In-Reply-To: <AFE15EB3385944C1BA9FF9F6E4FCCB5C@owner1e06aeb63>
References: <AFE15EB3385944C1BA9FF9F6E4FCCB5C@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <7B670A85F4B947C8A6C5D1421E6E6473@EileenPC>

Mike,

I think you're correct.  I learned Braille back when I first went blind.  I 
learned it in approx 5 months and did not require jumbo braille or anything 
special to learn.  However, I did not and still -- thank you God -- do not 
have any issues with poor sensativity or neuropathy in my fingers.  I could 
not have done as well with my blindness or life if I had not learned Braille 
or if I had a nincompoop instructor telling me I didn't need Braille or 
could not  learn it because I was a diabetic!

It has prooved to be a vital part of my education, work & life in general! 
Assess the diabetic and then go from there ... Don't assume the person can't 
learn it simply because they are a diabetic.  You know what happens when you 
Ass U Me??

Eileen
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Pamela Allen" <pallen at lcb-ruston.com>; "Jennifer Dunnam" 
<jennifer.dunnam at earthlink.net>; "Scott C. LaBarre" 
<slabarre at labarrelaw.com>
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 10:25 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Fw: information about blindness and diabetis


> The person below wishes information about teaching braille to those with 
> diabetes (said person doesn't say whether those whom he/she is teaching 
> have diabetic neuropathy in their hands or not). I'm going to reply that 
> if there's no neuropathy, one teaches braille the same way one would to 
> others and that far more diabetics can learn braille than most people 
> think. However, I know little of jumbo braille or of teaching braille to 
> diabetics with neuropathy so I'd be interested in comments/advice from any 
> of you. You may write to Kacey Harper directly or to Diabetes-Talk or to 
> me and I can relay the information.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Mike Freeman
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Casey Harper
> To: k7uij at panix.com
> Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 7:41 AM
> Subject: information about blindness and diabetis
>
>
> Hello:
> I've got a simple question for you:
> If one were a braille instructor, what would one need to know to 
> effectively teach people who are blind and diabetic from beginning with 
> braille to advancing to reading and writing it?
> Anything else I should know about this topic if I were an instructor?
> Thank you and have a nice day.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Casey
>
>
>
>
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Tue Mar 30 14:20:57 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 10:20:57 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
Message-ID: <20100330142057.4854.7901@web1>

Hello,
Are you saying there is no ear phone jack on this new meter?
Just thought I would ask, yes I enjoy knowing just for me.

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From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Tue Mar 30 16:45:17 2010
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:45:17 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
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References: <20100324191808.26904.78043@web3>
	<B6425F5CF80E4F7A9C2285586A07C903@Vincent>
Message-ID: <mailman.3.1593446891.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Jus thought I'd chime in again here. I too am a skimpy bleeder. Hmmm. 
Wonder what it is with those arthritis meds. <grin.> My fingers are 
also quite beat up from all of the testing trials over the years. 
Right now, what I do with my Free Style is if a fair bit of time goes 
by without getting blood, I just pull the strip out and insert it 
again. That restarts the count-down. The meter will beep at me if it 
turns out that there is some blood on the strip. My hubby and I 
always take new strips apart to see where the blood travels once it's 
shlurped up into the strip. Obviously I know nothing about the Solo 
strips yet, so this is just general. But many strips do have corners 
and channels where the blood can either miss going, or not reach the 
leads that must trigger. That's why I really like the design that 
does not allow the test to even start unless there's truly enough 
blood there. The thing is, if there isn't enough blood, and the test 
is triggered, the amount of time to add enough is really really 
short. That's where I'd get caught on some meters. Once that beep 
happens, there's no way for us to know we're still adding blood. So 
here's what my ideal would be for any meter. We insert the strip. 
Prick finger. Do the usual futs around to connect hopeful blood 
sample to the right place on the strip. When we hit the right spot, 
the meter would say something like blood detected. Then when there's 
actually enough, we'd here a beep and the test would start. But in 
between the blood being detected and the time a good test could 
start, that would be the critical timing bit. If we were going long 
enough that the blood sample would no longer be good, then we'd get 
an error message.
One of the things that drove me crazy with the VoiceMate was hearing 
that beep, waiting the stupid 45 seconds, thinking I was about to get 
a result and then getting the error message. At least today's meters 
are faster. Yet in a way, it cracks me up. All of these TV ads 
touting this and that meter with results in five seconds. I don't 
know about the rest of you, but for me, I can barely get my finger to 
stop bleeding in that amount of time, so the gain of five seconds 
over, say, seven? Uh, big deal! <grin.>
Of course, most of my friends around here have the meter built right 
into the insulin pump remote so they only have one thing to carry 
around. A talking pump with built-in meter and food data base, now 
we'd be talking!
Veronica
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From albertsanchez at suddenlink.net  Tue Mar 30 18:50:23 2010
From: albertsanchez at suddenlink.net (Albert Sanchez)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:50:23 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
References: <20100330142057.4854.7901@web1>
Message-ID: <074555AA3FEF465A932B1128BB558229@Albert>

That is correct, their is no earphone jack on the new Solo V2 meter.
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Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2


> Hello,
> Are you saying there is no ear phone jack on this new meter?
> Just thought I would ask, yes I enjoy knowing just for me.
>
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From dmgina at samobile.net  Tue Mar 30 19:45:10 2010
From: dmgina at samobile.net (d m gina)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:45:10 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2
Message-ID: <20100330194510.24571.7181@web3>

Then I don't want the fancy machine.
I take my tests before mass or even during mass if I need to do so.
For this reason it must have an ear phone jack.
I am hoping the prodigy will still be out there.
Where we can have a choice on what we  wish to use.

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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar 31 03:03:52 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:03:52 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
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	<9F1BD6F7250C417F9CCFF1912C2356D7@Vincent>
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Hi, Vincent.

I, too, have some problems with bleeding in that I have Raynaud's Syndrome 
(have had it since I was a kid). Although I still occasionally have 
problems, I largely solved them by setting the lancet on max and varying the 
puncture sites, occasionally giving a specific finger a rest for a while. 
I'm afraid I wouldn't trust a strip after that length of time.

In any event, thanks for responding.

Mike Freeman

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 9:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> Mike and the Diabetes-Talk Member List,
>
> Mike, as our president, I am answering you first and will get back to all
> others who have had questions or comments. I had been away for 5 days if
> anyone had missed my statements in my messages last week.
>
> in response to your posting, I will handle the notes in numeric reverse
> order.
>
> (2) The statement of the need to extend the time to test I approached as a
> medical necessity. I have had diabetes for nearly 48 years now and to make
> light of it, I am a skimpy bleeder. With a degree of neuropathy and after
> affects from arthritis medicines I have taken for over 10 years, finding 
> the
> location of the puncture site is sometimes an issue. I have been testing 
> my
> blood glucose for over 25 years when I used the Accu-Chek Freedom prior to
> using the Accu-Chek Voice Mate and then the Prodigy Voice. I have shared
> with my doctors I have problems from October 1st through April 1 the next
> year due to cold and drier conditions in New Jersey. I will give Jordan
> Benis credit with his insuring me if I was more diligent in applying skin
> conditioner to my finger tips I would have less problems and he was right.
> This though did not completely correct my bleeding all the time with my
> tough skin and scarring from all the tests I have done. For you as a 5 
> year
> diabetic, I am glad you have not yet had any of these problems and 
> hopefully
> never will.
> Why did I suggest five minutes, I found the three minutes was too
> frustrating for me as I have taken 10 minutes or more of multiple pokes,
> (frown) and still not be certain of the accuracy of my results. I saw the
> redesign of the Accu-Chek Voice Mate, medically approved in Canada but not
> yet FDA in the US, to have extended the test time to 6 minutes but thought
> that would not affectively aid in the test and may lessen the battery life
> and require more frequent battery changes and may not be worth the time
> extension. I have included every trick to aid in my bleeding I know, i.e.
> warming my hands, shaking my hands, tapping or scratching the planned
> puncture site, etc. I would test at least twice and often a third when I 
> had
> too large a difference in my results (the 20 percent deviations allowed by
> the FDA).
> I am aware of blind and visually impaired diabetic clients of rehab nurse
> trainers and CDEs of having difficulty locating the blood while being
> trained and then afterwards. Many people due to loss of sight later in 
> life,
> multiple disabilities and a plethora of other reasons may have difficulty
> and the time extension from a "usability" point-of-view, may assist in 
> their
> lessening of problem situations and thus a continuation to test.
>
> (1) You are very in tune with believing time may be the real test for the
> low blood sample verification. I know with my 3 or 4 weeks of testing I 
> only
> had one "not enough blood" though I am aware someone else had gotten the 
> low
> sample error message more often. Personally, if I see my HGBA1C results
> lowering, I believe this will support the blood sample volume level
> verification. Any other meter and strip today will give results, though
> inaccurate, without enough blood. Some of the sighted testers may get some
> type of error or visual indicator on the strip if insufficient to aid them
> in their testing. How this technically works for the Solo V2 with the low
> blood message to me is a new generation of blood glucose monitors and
> strips. If true to its design, this  may be the best new addition to 
> assist
> us diabetics whom are visually impaired and blind.
>
> Vinny
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
> Vincent:
>
> (1) Before you wax too sanguine about the new meter's ability to 
> accurately
> detect low blood, I think at least four tests per day for at least three
> months are required to be sure. It's one of the things that gripes me 
> about
> a lot of medical reporting these days; the testing isn't nearly rigorous
> enough for my taste. So while I am not contradicting you, I'm saying that
> perhaps all of us should "wait and see".
>
> (2) What's this jazz about three minutes not being enough time for a blind
> person to "prepare the test"? I say not testing within thirty seconds
> jeopardizes your test result. Moreover, I consider advocating a longer 
> time
> before auto-shut-off denigrates our abilities as blind persons! If I can't
> get a test result within a minute, methinks I ought to do some serious
> practicing with a diabetes educator!
>
> Just one opinionated curmudgeon's view.
>
> Mike Freeman
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>> To The NFB Members,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
>> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
>> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
>> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
>> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
>> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
>> meeting.
>>
>> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
>> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
>> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
>> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
>> results.
>>
>>
>>
>> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered 
>> into
>> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
>> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
>> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
>> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
>> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
>> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>>
>> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
>> and
>> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
>> set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number 
>> is
>> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
>> DAN.
>>
>>
>>
>> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
>> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
>> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>>
>>
>>
>> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
>> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
>> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
>> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed 
>> to
>> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
>> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>>
>>
>> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the 
>> Solo
>> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
>> me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
>> is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
>> actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
>> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
>> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
>> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>>
>>
>>
>> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
>> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
>> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
>> toll
>> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
>> is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2
>> information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire
>> website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they 
>> have
>> download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
>> glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
>> DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
>> Diabetic Solutions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Vinny
>>
>> Vincent Chaney Jr
>> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>> NJAGDU Division President
>> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
>> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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From k7uij at panix.com  Wed Mar 31 03:22:17 2010
From: k7uij at panix.com (Mike Freeman)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:22:17 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
References: <20100324191808.26904.78043@web3><B6425F5CF80E4F7A9C2285586A07C903@Vincent>
	<20100330172613.4DBC11F09D@mail1.panix.com>
Message-ID: <21442DD4A59743098E420AA7C3098EAB@owner1e06aeb63>

Veronica:

I like your ideal meter idea although I'd be happy if the thing didn't beep 
at all until it got enough blood. In other words, why even futz around with 
trying to add blood; I'd just as soon the thing either worked or didn't. But 
either way would be OK.

I've also read posts on other forums from people who contended that 
vast-result meters were inherently inaccurate as the meters have to do an 
integral calculus calculation to come up with the bg reading and that only 
the slower meters did the integral right. I don't know whether this is 
really true or not and would be interested in a definitive answer from an 
expert. HMMM ... hafta do some checking.

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 9:45 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> Jus thought I'd chime in again here. I too am a skimpy bleeder. Hmmm. 
> Wonder what it is with those arthritis meds. <grin.> My fingers are also 
> quite beat up from all of the testing trials over the years. Right now, 
> what I do with my Free Style is if a fair bit of time goes by without 
> getting blood, I just pull the strip out and insert it again. That 
> restarts the count-down. The meter will beep at me if it turns out that 
> there is some blood on the strip. My hubby and I always take new strips 
> apart to see where the blood travels once it's shlurped up into the strip. 
> Obviously I know nothing about the Solo strips yet, so this is just 
> general. But many strips do have corners and channels where the blood can 
> either miss going, or not reach the leads that must trigger. That's why I 
> really like the design that does not allow the test to even start unless 
> there's truly enough blood there. The thing is, if there isn't enough 
> blood, and the test is triggered, the amount of time to add enough is 
> really really short. That's where I'd get caught on some meters. Once that 
> beep happens, there's no way for us to know we're still adding blood. So 
> here's what my ideal would be for any meter. We insert the strip. Prick 
> finger. Do the usual futs around to connect hopeful blood sample to the 
> right place on the strip. When we hit the right spot, the meter would say 
> something like blood detected. Then when there's actually enough, we'd 
> here a beep and the test would start. But in between the blood being 
> detected and the time a good test could start, that would be the critical 
> timing bit. If we were going long enough that the blood sample would no 
> longer be good, then we'd get an error message.
> One of the things that drove me crazy with the VoiceMate was hearing that 
> beep, waiting the stupid 45 seconds, thinking I was about to get a result 
> and then getting the error message. At least today's meters are faster. 
> Yet in a way, it cracks me up. All of these TV ads touting this and that 
> meter with results in five seconds. I don't know about the rest of you, 
> but for me, I can barely get my finger to stop bleeding in that amount of 
> time, so the gain of five seconds over, say, seven? Uh, big deal! <grin.>
> Of course, most of my friends around here have the meter built right into 
> the insulin pump remote so they only have one thing to carry around. A 
> talking pump with built-in meter and food data base, now we'd be talking!
> Veronica
> Check out my new CD, "We Woof You A Merry Christmas," at
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> 877-607-6407
>
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From jstigile at sbcglobal.net  Wed Mar 31 04:12:39 2010
From: jstigile at sbcglobal.net (Joy Stigile)
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:12:39 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] information about blindness and Diabetes
Message-ID: <ED7B76EC24044868ACED4BF8DDEE3D24@DBTOA000>

Dear Casey,

My teacher taught me grade one and 2 Braille after becoming blind due to Diabetes.  Towards the end I did develop Neuropathy in my fingers.  I learned it all.  What helps me out is to use a little bit of hand lotion before reading.

 Joy

 

From veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com  Wed Mar 31 16:54:00 2010
From: veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com (Veronica Elsea)
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:54:00 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
In-Reply-To: <21442DD4A59743098E420AA7C3098EAB@owner1e06aeb63>
References: <20100324191808.26904.78043@web3>
	<B6425F5CF80E4F7A9C2285586A07C903@Vincent>
	<20100330172613.4DBC11F09D@mail1.panix.com>
	<21442DD4A59743098E420AA7C3098EAB@owner1e06aeb63>
Message-ID: <mailman.4.1593446891.14981.diabetes-talk_nfbnet.org@nfbnet.org>

Mike, my ideal meter wouldn't beep at all until there was enough 
blood for the test. This is what the Free Style does now. But when 
I'm moving my finger around in an attempt to match any possible blood 
with the right spot on the strip, a blood detected message would 
allow me to stop moving around. Does that make sense? No meter beep, 
just a speech message saying hey, found it! <grin.>

Veronica
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http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
	Veronica Elsea, Owner
Laurel Creek Music Designs
Santa Cruz, California
877-607-6407




From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Wed Mar 31 19:21:49 2010
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:21:49 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question
Message-ID: <354224.42086.qm@web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>

i have been diabetic for 43 years. i recently got a new doctor in St. Louis I tend to have very high glucose readings in the morning, they r normal all day and high in the morning. To prevent this i was getting up around 2:30 or 3:00 a.m. and taking insulin to lower the a.m. blood sugar and it worked very well.
When i told this new doctor i did this she told me not to, now my blood sugars are high in the morning. 
Has anyone any idea what i should do. my choice is to keep taking the insulin at2:30 or 3:00 a.m.
Debbie

From fidano at comcast.net  Wed Mar 31 19:40:08 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:40:08 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
Message-ID: <B920F791E61F40698F10856AD1199142@24ktLaptop>

Is the freestyle accessible for the blind ... audible?  primarily if I can 
feel confident there is the correct amount of blood in order to trust  the 
results... I suppose i'd be more happy  with those 2 features over any 
others at this point.
 I am still awaiting my updated  PV, but have to admit looking over the past 
2 years with the one I have, my daily checks don't reflect  remotely close 
to my A1C, and that is what this is all about.. but who wants to  risk 
taking more  insulin  when your  test is telling you that you don't need it?
 Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Elsea" <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> Mike, my ideal meter wouldn't beep at all until there was enough blood for 
> the test. This is what the Free Style does now. But when I'm moving my 
> finger around in an attempt to match any possible blood with the right 
> spot on the strip, a blood detected message would allow me to stop moving 
> around. Does that make sense? No meter beep, just a speech message saying 
> hey, found it! <grin.>
>
> Veronica
> Check out my new CD, "We Woof You A Merry Christmas," at
> http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> Veronica Elsea, Owner
> Laurel Creek Music Designs
> Santa Cruz, California
> 877-607-6407
>
>
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From fidano at comcast.net  Wed Mar 31 19:57:10 2010
From: fidano at comcast.net (Tamera)
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:57:10 -0700
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question
In-Reply-To: <354224.42086.qm@web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
References: <354224.42086.qm@web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
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first, what did your doctor advise you do about the early morning  rise?
What is your glucose level when you take a  2AM dose?
 What long lasting insulin are you taking?

My bedtime snack can have a lot to do with it as well.
Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debbie Fredericks" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:21 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question


>i have been diabetic for 43 years. i recently got a new doctor in St. Louis 
>I tend to have very high glucose readings in the morning, they r normal all 
>day and high in the morning. To prevent this i was getting up around 2:30 
>or 3:00 a.m. and taking insulin to lower the a.m. blood sugar and it worked 
>very well.
> When i told this new doctor i did this she told me not to, now my blood 
> sugars are high in the morning.
> Has anyone any idea what i should do. my choice is to keep taking the 
> insulin at2:30 or 3:00 a.m.
> Debbie
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From vgc732 at optonline.net  Wed Mar 31 19:58:33 2010
From: vgc732 at optonline.net (Vincent Chaney)
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:58:33 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question
References: <354224.42086.qm@web81602.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Message-ID: <27DB9DC4342542B0A8D1E412D4A72B69@Vincent>

Debbie,

We of course should always say confide in any ideas with your doctor first. 
You need your diabetes team to truly determine what is happening.
The reason for high blood sugars in the morning when you wake can be many 
reasons. As I am an insulin pumper now for almost 11 years, I have had to 
think levels around the 24 hours of the clock. I have been a diabetic for 
almost 48 years now.
Have you tested yourself when you were waking during the night to determine 
what your level was at that time? If not that would be necessary 
information. Say your sugar is high as one possible point, you may be eating 
a snack before bed with too many carbs, protein and/or calories. Believe it 
or not, if you have a high protein or fat level at dinner, as you digest 
these slower than carbs, they may be elevating your sugar throughout the 
evening.
Would you let us know what time you go to sleep and get up? Why I ask is, if 
you go to sleep around 9 PM for example and your insulin and diet are off, 
you could also be dropping low during your early sleep time. What the body 
would do then is to release hormones to elevate the blood sugar which does 
not stop until you are out of the low level, but generally then for our 
blood glucose level too high. Your sugar would be climbing at your 2:30 to 3 
AM if you tested normal at that time. If you did not make the correction 
adjustment your sugar would be higher in the AM.
One other thing that I've learned as an insulin pumper may also be involved. 
If you are a late riser, there is a phase during sleep known as "The Dawn 
Phenomena". this is when the body naturally releases a hormone which works 
on us as a steroid. This is to lubricate our joints but like a hormone, will 
elevate our sugars. So if you arise in the morning late, you may not be 
administering insulin early enough to catch this "Dawn Phenomena" affect.
As you can see, there could be many possible reasons so working with your 
diabetes team is critically important.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Debbie Fredericks" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 3:21 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question


i have been diabetic for 43 years. i recently got a new doctor in St. Louis 
I tend to have very high glucose readings in the morning, they r normal all 
day and high in the morning. To prevent this i was getting up around 2:30 or 
3:00 a.m. and taking insulin to lower the a.m. blood sugar and it worked 
very well.
When i told this new doctor i did this she told me not to, now my blood 
sugars are high in the morning.
Has anyone any idea what i should do. my choice is to keep taking the 
insulin at2:30 or 3:00 a.m.
Debbie
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From leanne at uddle.com  Wed Mar 31 20:04:16 2010
From: leanne at uddle.com (LeAnne Mayne)
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:04:16 -0500
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question
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At 12:21 PM 3/31/2010 -0700, Debbie wrote:
i have been diabetic for 43 years. i recently got a new doctor in St. Louis
I tend to have very high glucose readings in the morning,

I was having same problem when my dr insisted on putting me on Lantus. My
sugar would jump all over the chart so I got him to put me back on NovaLog
and am balancedf again. 
I will have been diabetic for 46 years this coming August.
Good luck and keep working with your new dr. You'll hopefully find an answer.
LeAnne Mayne

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From cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com  Wed Mar 31 21:02:59 2010
From: cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com (cheryl echevarria)
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:02:59 -0400
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question
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my doctor has called this the dawn effect it affects about 90 percent of diabetics, you may need to speak to your doctor especially if you are taking pills or are not on lantus or any other meds, your meds my need to be adjusted

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Vincent Chaney<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 3:58 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question


  Debbie,

  We of course should always say confide in any ideas with your doctor first. 
  You need your diabetes team to truly determine what is happening.
  The reason for high blood sugars in the morning when you wake can be many 
  reasons. As I am an insulin pumper now for almost 11 years, I have had to 
  think levels around the 24 hours of the clock. I have been a diabetic for 
  almost 48 years now.
  Have you tested yourself when you were waking during the night to determine 
  what your level was at that time? If not that would be necessary 
  information. Say your sugar is high as one possible point, you may be eating 
  a snack before bed with too many carbs, protein and/or calories. Believe it 
  or not, if you have a high protein or fat level at dinner, as you digest 
  these slower than carbs, they may be elevating your sugar throughout the 
  evening.
  Would you let us know what time you go to sleep and get up? Why I ask is, if 
  you go to sleep around 9 PM for example and your insulin and diet are off, 
  you could also be dropping low during your early sleep time. What the body 
  would do then is to release hormones to elevate the blood sugar which does 
  not stop until you are out of the low level, but generally then for our 
  blood glucose level too high. Your sugar would be climbing at your 2:30 to 3 
  AM if you tested normal at that time. If you did not make the correction 
  adjustment your sugar would be higher in the AM.
  One other thing that I've learned as an insulin pumper may also be involved. 
  If you are a late riser, there is a phase during sleep known as "The Dawn 
  Phenomena". this is when the body naturally releases a hormone which works 
  on us as a steroid. This is to lubricate our joints but like a hormone, will 
  elevate our sugars. So if you arise in the morning late, you may not be 
  administering insulin early enough to catch this "Dawn Phenomena" affect.
  As you can see, there could be many possible reasons so working with your 
  diabetes team is critically important.

  Vinny
  Vincent Chaney Jr
  NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
  NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
  NJAGDU Division President
  NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
  NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: "Debbie Fredericks" <catdancing at sbcglobal.net<mailto:catdancing at sbcglobal.net>>
  To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
  Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 3:21 PM
  Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question


  i have been diabetic for 43 years. i recently got a new doctor in St. Louis 
  I tend to have very high glucose readings in the morning, they r normal all 
  day and high in the morning. To prevent this i was getting up around 2:30 or 
  3:00 a.m. and taking insulin to lower the a.m. blood sugar and it worked 
  very well.
  When i told this new doctor i did this she told me not to, now my blood 
  sugars are high in the morning.
  Has anyone any idea what i should do. my choice is to keep taking the 
  insulin at2:30 or 3:00 a.m.
  Debbie
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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Wed Mar 31 21:37:18 2010
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:37:18 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
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i got one of those solo meters i think it's allright but had problems getting the control solution to work properly. did anyone else have this problem?? It wouldn't read the control solution
Debbie




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From: Vincent Chaney <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue, March 30, 2010 12:06:26 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Eileen,

Thank you for the comment supporting my belief where the time extension 
would be an advantage with the Solo V2 meter. I remembered comments such as 
yours and many others from our Diabetes-Talk over the last couple of years 
that were like yours as to why I included it as a priority.

Vinny
Vincent Chaney Jr
NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
NJAGDU Division President
NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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From: "eileen scrivani" <etscrivani at verizon.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


I am all for a nice logn & sufficient time period to be able to get blood on
any strip that is used with any meter.? I've been a type 1 diabetic for over
41 years now and blind for the past 29 years and think I am pretty darn good
at knowing how to do a glucose test and milk my finger for a dropplet of
blood.? There are times for whatever reason or reasons that getting the
sample proves more difficult than others.

Its great that there are those blind diabetics that can consistantly test
without a hitch in getting an appropriate sample and never have to question
what's going on.? I'm not a super human and I like to have extra time
without my testing device timing out on me.

Eileen
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From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> Vincent:
>
> (1) Before you wax too sanguine about the new meter's ability to
> accurately detect low blood, I think at least four tests per day for at
> least three months are required to be sure. It's one of the things that
> gripes me about a lot of medical reporting these days; the testing isn't
> nearly rigorous enough for my taste. So while I am not contradicting you,
> I'm saying that perhaps all of us should "wait and see".
>
> (2) What's this jazz about three minutes not being enough time for a blind
> person to "prepare the test"? I say not testing within thirty seconds
> jeopardizes your test result. Moreover, I consider advocating a longer
> time before auto-shut-off denigrates our abilities as blind persons! If I
> can't get a test result within a minute, methinks I ought to do some
> serious practicing with a diabetes educator!
>
> Just one opinionated curmudgeon's view.
>
> Mike Freeman
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>> To The NFB Members,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
>> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
>> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
>> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
>> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
>> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
>> meeting.
>>
>> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
>> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
>> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
>> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
>> results.
>>
>>
>>
>> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered
>> into a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute
>> this product.? Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
>> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
>> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
>> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
>> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>>
>> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions
>> and they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS
>> has set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main
>> number is 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us
>> from the NFB DAN.
>>
>>
>>
>> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
>> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
>> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>>
>>
>>
>> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
>> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
>> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
>> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed
>> to shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
>> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>>
>>
>> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the
>> Solo V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and
>> gives me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user
>> there is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small
>> it actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's
>> old technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get
>> a FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if
>> we acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>>
>>
>>
>> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
>> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
>> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions
>> toll free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS
>> Website is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo
>> V2 information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The
>> entire website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and
>> they have download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download
>> our blood glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter
>> or local DAN want more information or training, please reach out to
>> Advanced Diabetic Solutions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Vinny
>>
>> Vincent Chaney Jr
>> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>> NJAGDU Division President
>> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
>> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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From catdancing at sbcglobal.net  Wed Mar 31 23:24:47 2010
From: catdancing at sbcglobal.net (Debbie Fredericks)
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:24:47 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question
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she asked me to send her my blood sugars (which i did for a week) and said not to worry about it a week of high blood sugars wouldn't hurt anything. but i never heard from her so i am taking just enough insulin in the middle of the night to lower the blood sugars. To be honest this doc scares me.
I do take lantus and novolog. At 2a.m. the blood sugar varies sometimes it's over 300 other times it's 160. i happen to know one unit of insulin lowers my blood sugar 40 points but because i also take 22 lantus a day i calculate an approximate of how much insulin i need.i guess i could raise the lantus but once again that doctor told me to lower the lantus to 16 i did not do that this woman scares me.
i usually have a glass of milk and a graham cracker for a snack at night.
Debbie
Debbie




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From: Tamera <fidano at comcast.net>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wed, March 31, 2010 2:57:10 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] question

first, what did your doctor advise you do about the early morning? rise?
What is your glucose level when you take a? 2AM dose?
What long lasting insulin are you taking?

My bedtime snack can have a lot to do with it as well.
Tamera
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Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:21 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] question


> i have been diabetic for 43 years. i recently got a new doctor in St. Louis I tend to have very high glucose readings in the morning, they r normal all day and high in the morning. To prevent this i was getting up around 2:30 or 3:00 a.m. and taking insulin to lower the a.m. blood sugar and it worked very well.
> When i told this new doctor i did this she told me not to, now my blood sugars are high in the morning.
> Has anyone any idea what i should do. my choice is to keep taking the insulin at2:30 or 3:00 a.m.
> Debbie
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