[Diabetes-talk] talking blood pressure monitors

[d m gina]

How many batteries does this machine take, and does it go on rist or arm?
How accurate is it.

Original message:
> Chanelle:

> Yes; the meter from Walgreen's not only speaks the current reading but 
> allows you to review readings from memory.  In fact, three different 
> users can be monitored with separate memories.

> Mike


> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org 
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chanelle Hill
> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 6:17 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking blood pressure monitors

> Dear Mike,
> Does the BP monitor from Walgreens speak the results in memory as well as
> the time and date that blood pressure was taken?
> I would agree that automatic blood pressure monitors in doctor's offices can
> run high; however, if the manual blood pressure cuff is too loose or
> incorrectly placed the reading can be high as well.

> Chanelle

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Freeman
> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 12:20 PM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking blood pressure monitors

> I bought one from Wallgreen's that's fully accessible.

> One should note, however, that a recent study (I may have saved it -- can't
> remember) showed that *most* home meters of whatever ilk -- and plenty of
> systems in doctors' offices, too -- read a bit high.

> Mike


> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Joyce Porter
> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 7:55 AM
> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] talking blood pressure monitors

> I bought mine from Independent Living Aids and it is fully accessible. They
> have two types.  One fits on the wrist and the other has the regular cuff
> for the arm; I like that one best.


> Joyce


> -----Original Message-----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Chanelle Hill
> Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2011 9:01 AM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] talking blood pressure monitors

> Dear NFB Diabetes list,
> I am looking for a talking blood pressure monitor for myself and a friend of
> mine. I have seen many advertised on Maxiaids and Independent Living Aids,
> but it is hard to determine if the monitors are fully accessible. For
> example, they may announce the blood pressure and pulse but are unable to
> speak the results in memory. My friend doesn’t need to check his blood
> sugar, but maybe the Prodigy Duo would be the most accessible. Since high
> blood pressure is associated with diabetes, I thought that I might be able
> to get some information from this list. I apologize if my message is off
> topic.
> Thank you.
> Chanelle
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