[Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Tue Mar 23 12:40:39 UTC 2010

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.

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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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