[Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Wed Mar 24 03:14:18 UTC 2010

When did the common strips start to be marketed?

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:08 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 <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <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>
> 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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