[BlindTlk] Prodigy voice

[datemeyer at sbcglobal.net]

I have used a Prodigy voice for years, and have generally been quite successful doing it. This is what I do.

1. Once the machine is ready I stick a fingertip close to the center of the tip.
2. I bring my hanbd to my mouth and give my finger a healthy squeeze.
3. Once I feel blood on my lips or taste it in my mouth, I run my finger across the end of the strip. Though this works better sometimes than others, I almost always get a successful test result.

I know this does not sound all that pleasant, but for me, it has worked well.

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From: BlindTlk <blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Mark Tardif via BlindTlk
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2026 5:53 PM
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Cc: Mark Tardif <markspark at roadrunner.com>; NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
Subject: [BlindTlk] Prodigy voice

Greetings,  

I have Type 2 Diabetes.  I am trying once again to use the Prodigy Voice glucometer and not being terribly successful.  I usually do not get enough blood on the test strip to get a good reading.  I would love to learn how to use one of these continuous glucose monitors, but because I don’t take insulin, insurance said “no.”  I was in the hospital recently, (for something not related to my diabetes), but the nurses tested my blood sugar 4 times a day and never seemed to have a problem getting enough blood.  That leads me to believe that either I’m doing something wrong or my meter is just not very good.  I will thank you in advance for any assistance with this matter.  Thank you all.    
Mark Tardif 
Nuclear arms will not hold you. 
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