[Diabetes-talk] Prodigy Voice meter

[Ed Bryant]

Hi Folks,

The following is information about the Prodigy Voice talking meter which may
be enlightening. 

 

Regards,

Ed Bryant

 

Diagnostic Devices Incorporated (DDI) based in Charlotte, North Carolina
makes the Prodigy AutoCode and the Prodigy Voice meters. 

Prodigy AutoCode User's Information: Repeat button: no. Blood sample size:
0.6 micro liters.  Results: 6 seconds. Readings held: 120. Averages: 7, 14,
and 28 day. User's manual: Standard size print, downloadable online manual
in text and audio format. Independent set-up: no. Self coding: yes.
Dimensions: 3.87" x 1.75" x .94". Weight: 3 ounces.  

The Prodigy Voice is another talking blood glucose monitoring system from
Diagnostic Devices Incorporated.  This talking meter was officially launched
shortly after Thanksgiving in 2007.   The Voice is extremely easy to use.
Every button pushed tells the user exactly what its function is which helps
make this unit extremely user friendly.  

Prodigy User's Information: Repeat button: yes. Blood sample size: 0.6 micro
liters.  Results: 6 seconds. Readings held: 450. Averages: 7, 14, 21, 30,
60, and 90 day. User's manual: Standard size print downloadable online
manual in text and audio format. Independent set-up: yes. Self coding: yes.
Dimensions: 3.74" x 2.17" x .71". Weight: 2.6 ounces. Note: Covered by
Medicare Part B, which is in the Medicare Durable Medical Equipment section.

In a conference call on March 26th, 2009 regarding customer services,
Diagnostic Devices Incorporated is to be commended for having user
instructions accessible to all blind and visually impaired diabetics. The
free user's manual is included on a CD, and a Braille manual is included, at
no charge, if requested. Or to get to the free online User's Manual, first
go to  <http://www.prodigymeter.com/> www.prodigymeter.com/. Then, go to the
fourth tab and click on "Our Difference."  Next, click on "Customer
Support."  Then scroll to the bottom of the page. Click on the tab on the
bottom left that says "Prodigy Voice Manual Text Format."  DDI is also happy
to provide assistance over the phone.  Free software is being developed for
the Prodigy Voice which is designed like a calendar with spaces for dates,
test results, etc.  If a NFB member cannot afford the talking meter, DDI
will provide them with a Prodigy Voice at no charge. Currently DDI is
working on creating identical test strips that will work in both of their
talking meters.