[Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
Tamera
fidano at comcast.net
Tue Mar 23 21:54:39 UTC 2010
No, but as with the auto code and prodigy, and was told today talking to
Kelly... one strip works with all their meters. not all meters just those
made by prodigy, or at least the prodigy voice and autocode meters can use
the same strip.
this is what I wondered with the solo2, if they make other meters then
perhaps the same strip for those would work with it, making the strip more
accessible and possibly more affordable because of a greater market being
able to use it.
Tamera
----- Original Message -----
From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>I think Tamera do you mean to have a universal strip that works in all the
>meters.
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Kelly Massaro<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com>
> To: 'diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org'<mailto:'diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org'>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 4:08 PM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
> Vincent,
>
> The Prodigy products actually all use the same test strip now. So for
> those who have an Auto code and Voice they can now purchase one strip and
> it works in both meters.
>
> You are correct that most meters use a different strip however Prodigy
> has two talking meters that utilize the same strip
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:
> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>>
> Sent: Tue Mar 23 15:40:36 2010
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
> 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<mailto:fidano at comcast.net>>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind"
> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto: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<mailto:vgc732 at optonline.net>>
> To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>>
> Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr"
> <vgc732 at optonline.net<mailto: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<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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