[Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Mike Freeman k7uij at panix.com
Wed Mar 24 02:58:35 UTC 2010 

That sounds a bit vague to me. That implies that one has a driver that will 
deal with the USB device which is quite possible. But I don't see how one's 
web browser will know of the device and download the readings.

I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that software is required and that it is not 
accessible.

Mike

----- 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 5:40 AM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement


> 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.
>
> Cheryl Echevarria
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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
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