[Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Tue Mar 23 19:40:36 UTC 2010

Tamera,

Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each 
meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today, 
"fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular 
Solo V2 Test Strips.
With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this 
was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download 
the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your 
results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on 
the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may not 
have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.

I will continue to test and answer any questions through the Diabetes-Talk, 
especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further 
explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.

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: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Vinny,
 I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
well.
 Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, but
am looking at finding out more about that.
 This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
decision on  a new meter.
 Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters
made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific strip,
as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably with
other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it would
make it  more available?

 Thanks,
 Tamera
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 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 If you want additional Solo V2
> information, please go to their website at 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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