[Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Tue Mar 23 18:50:34 UTC 2010

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>
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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.

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  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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