[Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Fri Mar 26 11:18:48 UTC 2010

Sounds like a soap box to me.

When we were studying the Prodigy Voice we have to have the test results by a certain time to give the results to the NFB for the A+ Program, now that ADS contact Vincent and the New Jersey Affiliate to try this new device.  We are now saying that nope we need more testing on it.

I believe that Vincent and many others like myself who have been diabetic 20+ years might know how to use a meter and to determine if it is good or not.

Now I am not saying I am switching to anything until I use it enough and try out all the buttons and connections etc.  But from what I understand from ADS that the testing has been going on awhile.

I mean unless NFB or DAN has some kind of contract we don't know about as members with only DDI and the Prodigy Machine.  I realize we have the NFB name attached to the Prodigy Voice Meter, but at the same time we cannot allow other companies out there to approach us to try new items.

My own opinionated thoughts here.

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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Mike Freeman<mailto:k7uij at panix.com> 
  To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> 
  Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 10:27 PM
  Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

  Vincent:

  (1) Before you wax too sanguine about the new meter's ability to accurately 
  detect low blood, I think at least four tests per day for at least three 
  months are required to be sure. It's one of the things that gripes me about 
  a lot of medical reporting these days; the testing isn't nearly rigorous 
  enough for my taste. So while I am not contradicting you, I'm saying that 
  perhaps all of us should "wait and see".

  (2) What's this jazz about three minutes not being enough time for a blind 
  person to "prepare the test"? I say not testing within thirty seconds 
  jeopardizes your test result. Moreover, I consider advocating a longer time 
  before auto-shut-off denigrates our abilities as blind persons! If I can't 
  get a test result within a minute, methinks I ought to do some serious 
  practicing with a diabetes educator!

  Just one opinionated curmudgeon's view.

  Mike Freeman

  ----- 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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