[Diabetes-talk] Responses to talkingblood glucosemeters and breakfasts
d m gina
dmgina at samobile.net
Sat Jan 8 20:14:53 UTC 2011
I'm pleased that the machine is working well for you.
My numbers are high, but I think it is from the cold.
Keep up the swell work.
Original message:
> Good morning,
> I purchased a Prodigy Voice last year and it came with a audio cd. I have
> had othere meters and they didn't work as well as the Prodigy Voice. I have
> had no problems with the meter if anything it has made my life wonderful.
> Anita
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 8:39 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Responses to talkingblood glucosemeters and
> breakfasts
>> I can't speak for other accessible meters; however the Prodigy Voice
>> packaging has Braille on the box, an audio CD inside and also a Braille
>> manual. We also have a manual available on line.
>> Best Regards,
>> Kelly Massaro-Neal
>> Director, DME Sales
>> 704.285.6425
>> Mobile: 704-458-9400
>> Prodigy Diabetes Care
>> 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 450
>> Charlotte NC 28269
>> www.prodigymeter.com
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>> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of cheryl echevarria
>> Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 8:23 AM
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Responses to talking blood glucosemeters and
>> breakfasts
>> Okay, to rectify this issue.
>> Might I suggest when a client is ordered either the Prodigy voice or any
>> accessible glucometer, should suppliers and makers of these items either
>> be putting in the packaging, braille and large print, or at least when we
>> order these items that it should be asked by the seller which would you
>> prefer braille or large print. Or maybe access to online manuals.
>> Since these items are made especially for us and those that cannot read
>> properly like the dyslexic and other reading or sight disability.
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>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Kelly Massaro<mailto:kellym at prodigymeter.com>
>> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Cc: Tammy Kazmierczak<mailto:tammyk at prodigymeter.com>
>> Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 8:02 AM
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Responses to talking blood glucosemeters and
>> breakfasts
>> Hi Julie,
>> I'd be happy to assist. We did have the manual in Braille at one time.
>> I will inquire when I return on Monday and see if we still have the
>> Prodigy Voice manual in Braille.
>> I travel often, so please contact me on my mobile, 704-458-9400 this is
>> the best way to reach me. Alternately, you may email me and copy
>> tammyk at prodigymeter.com<mailto:tammyk at prodigymeter.com> with requests.
>> She is our client relations Manager and assists the Sales Department.
>> I hope this helps!
>> Best Regards,
>> Kelly Massaro-Neal
>> Director, DME Sales
>> 704.285.6425
>> Mobile: 704-458-9400
>> Prodigy Diabetes Care
>> 9300 Harris Corners Pkwy Suite 450
>> Charlotte NC 28269
>> www.prodigymeter.com<http://www.prodigymeter.com/>
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Mike Freeman
>> Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 12:11 AM
>> To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
>> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Responses to talking blood glucose meters
>> and breakfasts
>> Julie:
>> The Prodigy Voice should have come with an audio CD. If it did not, call
>> Kelly Massaro at (704) 285-6425 and she'll fix you right up.
>> None of the accessible meters come with Braille instructions. A year or
>> two
>> ago, Prodigy said it would make Braille instructions available in Braille
>> on
>> a case-by-case basis.
>> The Solo V2 doesn't come with Braille or CD instructions, either, or at
>> least didn't but it may now have a CD. It does have a computer-readable
>> manual on its website.
>> As I said, the problem for me with the Solo is that one doesn't get the
>> times of memory readings.
>> As for strips, most of us get our strips from an outfit such as Advanced
>> Diabetic Solutions or Advanced Diabetes Supply Local pharmacies aren't
>> often a viable option as they have sweetheart deals with particular meter
>> manufacturers.
>> No bayer meter is fully accessible insofar as I am aware. Also, no CGMS
>> (Continous Glucose Monitoring system) is currently accessible although
>> this
>> may change when Access Solutions brings out its PumpMate in conjunction
>> with
>> Medtronics. With the PumpMate remote, one will be able to use Medtronics
>> bg
>> meters.
>> If you send me your phone number at
>> <k7uij at panix.com<mailto:k7uij at panix.com>>, I will talk you
>> through the Prodigy Voice's functions. Also, bear in mind that the Voice
>> will work with Prodigy Autocode strips now and these are easier to come
>> by.
>> HTH!
>> Mike
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:
>> diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
>> [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie Kline
>> Sent: Friday, January 07, 2011 7:44 PM
>> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org<mailto:diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
>> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Responses to talking blood glucose meters and
>> breakfasts
>> Ok, here are my thoughts on talking meters and breakfast items. I'm new
>> to
>> diabetes too and I ended up with a prodigy talking meter because it was
>> heavily recommended by people here. My pharmacist thought the solo was
>> the
>> way to go because he said he felt it was easier than the prodigy, but it
>> ended up that the prodigy is what insurance paid for, so that's what I
>> got.
>> The phone support for it leaves a lot to be desired, and there are no
>> Braille instructions for the operation of the meter itself. I sent an
>> e-mail to prodigy about this issue and asked if they had directions in a
>> format other than print, but that was over a month ago and they never did
>> bother to respond. I still have frustrations with the meter's use. It
>> both
>> upsets and amazes me that with the Braille label on the box and this 1800
>> number to call for staff members who are supposedly specially trained in
>> its
>> use how uninformed the phone staff is and also that there are no audio
>> instructions for operating the meter itself. I still don't know which
>> buttons do what and how to set up most of the functions. So for
>> technical
>> support or even basic questions, I've found the prodigy disappointing.
>> Also, getting new test strips and lancets for it proved to be a major
>> headache for my local pharmacy. They kept insisting they didn't have
>> these
>> materials in stock and that I needed to call the manufacturer, who told
>> me
>> they didn't have it either and I needed to check with the pharmacy again.
>> I
>> finally got the new supplies but it took some doing.
>> Speaking of talking products, I read somewhere in bridging the gap that
>> Bayer makes some kind of device that doesn't make you stick your fingers
>> and
>> you can still check your sugar. Any idea if this device is accessible?
>> How
>> about any of these glucose monitors that work on a continuous basis, or
>> patches that go onto or under your skin. Any idea if these are
>> accessible
>> too?
>> Ok, on to breakfast topics. With my busy work schedule there just isn't
>> time for things like making oatmeal. I don't get up early enough for
>> that
>> in the mornings to make that work and am usually rushing out the door to
>> get
>> to work on time. In saying that, I have been eating the Jimmy Dean
>> breakfast bowls. I'm aloud up to 45 grams of carbohydrates at meals and
>> this falls under that number. With it, I drink something like a crystal
>> light drink, maybe a lemonade or orange juice flavor so it's almost like
>> having lemonade or orange juice again. I gave both up on my diagnosis.
>> Oh, and I hate skim milk! 1% is about all you'll get me to do and that's
>> a
>> maybe. My mom's funny. She'll drink that skim milk and put ice in it.
>> I
>> asked her why she just didn't get herself a glass of water and save
>> herself
>> the taste.
>> Ok, I guess I've run my mouth enough for one night. Have a good evening.
>> Julie
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