[Diabetes-talk] Questions About the Prodigy Voice ...

Mon Nov 17 20:24:46 UTC 2008

Yes I use my thumb allot and the other fingers when needed.
Picking on both hands.
It will become easier as you test.
And when your hands are cold, ha it is harder.
So I try to keep them warm under hot water if possible.

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <etflemin at ix.netcom.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 8:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Questions About the Prodigy Voice ...

> With the companion meter its been a learning curve as to where to exactly 
> position my finger.  It to is on the end of the strip, on the skinny/short 
> surface.  Testing for me becomes more difficult in the cold weather 
> especially when I forget to apply moisturizers to keep my skin soft.  Yes, 
> I know no moisturizer prior to the actual test, but during other times 
> during the day is helpful.
>
> Although the Accu Check has been driving me nuts, I do give it high points 
> for the curve in the comfort curve strips.  I found testing any one of my 
> fingers easy so long as I turned the meter around in a complimentary 
> position.  All fingers are not so easy with the Companion meter and I 
> suspect will be the case with the Prodigy.
>
> Eileen
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "K C" <kcc86 at hotmail.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 11:23 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Questions About the Prodigy Voice ...
>
>
>> Hi, Eileen, and everyone.  I've only had the Prodigy for 24 hours, and I 
>> can
>> tell you that the slots that take in the blood are easier to find on the
>> Prodigy strips than on the two other meters I was forced to use before I 
>> got
>> it.  I to am having a lot of problems getting enough blood to satisfy 
>> this
>> meter and I did while using the other two meters as well.
>>
>> I will say that once you get your prodigy voice run a control solution 
>> test
>> and make sure the result is within the same range written on the test 
>> strip
>> vial.  If you do this, and all else is equal things will begin making 
>> sense.
>> As for getting a good sample of blood I'll write of my experiences after
>> seeing the Nurse tomorrow.  But hell, my problem may just be nervousness.
>> lol  Hope this helps.
>>
>> Kijuana
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 8:34 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Questions About the Prodigy Voice ...
>>
>>
>>> Right. And the strips really aren't that hard to insert. Just remember
>>> that the little slot that vacuums up the blood by capilary action is on
>>> the top edge of the far end of the strips.
>>>
>>> Mike
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: <etflemin at ix.netcom.com>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 4:30 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Questions About the Prodigy Voice ...
>>>
>>>
>>> Mike:
>>>
>>> Thanks, I'll pay attention when using it that is if I actually do get
>>> it.
>>> Again, I've been having horrible problems with my prescription company
>>> on
>>> other things.  I know the Voice strips were requested.  It sounds like
>>> the
>>> strips are difficult to insert.
>>>
>>> The insufficient sample is a good feature of this little Companion meter
>>> I
>>> have.  If I was to run 2 tests back to back and get very similar results
>>> I'd
>>> go on the assumption the meter is reading correctly.  Using the
>>> Companion,
>>> however, I know this may not be correct since I've done like 3 to 4
>>> tests
>>> all telling me insufficient sample!
>>>
>>> Well, all I can do is give the Prodigy a try and see if its any better
>>> than
>>> these other torture devices I'm using! <LOL>
>>>
>>> Eileen
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Mike Freeman" <k7uij at panix.com>
>>> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 2:32 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Questions About the Prodigy Voice ...
>>>
>>>
>>>> Eileen:
>>>>
>>>> As with every meter on the market today (hype to the despite
>>>> notwithstanding), the only way you'll truly know if you haven't got
>>>> enough blood on the strip is if the readings don't make sense.
>>>> Solution:
>>>> just do another test.
>>>>
>>>> The other bothersome problem with the meter is that because of the
>>>> strip-ejection mechanism (which is nice at times but not truly
>>>> necessary), one must be careful to ensure that when inserting the
>>>> strip,
>>>> it rests on the floor of the square-shaped groove that is on the
>>>> bottom
>>>> half of the clamshell comprising the Voice's case. If you insert the
>>>> strip, always sliding it in so that it's touching the bottom of the
>>>> groove (as opposed to just shoving it into the clamshell somewhere in
>>>> the vicinity), you'll have little or no trouble.
>>>>
>>>> Aside from this, the only thing you need worry about is that the
>>>> strips
>>>> you are given actually say they're for the Voice on the box.
>>>>
>>>> Other than that, I find the meter pretty reliable although some of the
>>>> initial meters had some quality control problems.
>>>>
>>>> Mike Freeman
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>>> From: <etflemin at ix.netcom.com>
>>>> To: "Diabetes Talk" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Sunday, November 16, 2008 9:36 AM
>>>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Questions About the Prodigy Voice ...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Hi:
>>>>
>>>> I've requested my doctor send a perscription in to my pharmacy plan
>>>> for
>>>> the Prodigy Voice meter.  Can some of you refresh my memory as to some
>>>> of the problems that you've had with the Prodigy Voice.  I recall a
>>>> discussion on one or two, maybe three, things some of you were having
>>>> problems with.  I'd just like to be aware of some of the possible
>>>> issues
>>>> if/once I get it.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks.
>>>>
>>>> Eileen
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