[Diabetes-talk] gestational diabetes have some questions about atalking glucose meter

[cheryl echevarria]

I use the solo v2 meter, just as good, full features as the Prodigy.

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> From: mota1252 at samobile.net
> To: dwmasters15 at gmail.com
> Date: Sun, 1 Dec 2013 14:26:41 -0500
> CC: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] gestational diabetes have some questions about atalking glucose meter
> 
> As for the Prodogy Voice you are able to get a memory reading.
> 
> I find the Prodogy the best and you can get the Prodogy from the 
> Independence Market/National Center of the National Federation of the Blind.
> 
> The test strips are different from the Acu Check voice Mate which is no 
> longer available.
> 
> As for the lancet that comes with the Prodogy voice, I prefer the 
> Lancet that came with the Acu Check Voice Mate and if you check with 
> your Pharmacist they might be able to get that lancet for you.
> 
> HTH
> 
> Original message:
> > I would recommend the Prodidgy Voice which is totally accessible. the
> > Prodidgy AutoCode just tells you the reading but does not read the memory.
> 
> > I test on the sides of my fingers so it doesn't mess with the part that you
> > read Braille with. I test twice a day so use one side of a finger in the
> > morning and the other side in the evening. The next day I go to the next
> > finger.
> 
> > I don't use a Prodidgy now and don't remember what the strips were like when
> > I used the Prodidgy Autocode. I use the Solus V2 talking meter which also
> > reads the memory. You can feel a grrove groove at the end of this strip and
> > that is where the blood goes. So after pricking my finger I squeeze it then
> > lightly rub that part of the finger onto the top of the strip at the end
> > where the groove is.
> 
> > Years ago when you had to use more blood you had to drip a drop onto the
> > strip but now you can touch the strip.
> 
> > Dean
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Star Gazer
> > Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2013 1:24 PM
> > To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> > Subject: [Diabetes-talk] gestational diabetes have some questions about
> > atalking glucose meter
> 
> > Hi folks.
> > I have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Our second baby is due in
> > Feb.
> > I will need to test my blood sugar levels several times a day.
> > I take my class tomorrow morning.
> > It was suggested by the diabetes doctors that I use the Prodidgy talking
> > glucose meter.
> > What are others experiences with this meter? I am totally blind. I am
> > wondering if this is really what I should use, or if there is a different
> > meter.
> > I've played around with testing myself, and am trying to figure out how I
> > line the test strip up with the dab of blood. Any advice? I am not testing
> > using my fingertips as I read Braille. So, I need to use a point other then
> > my index fingers. I found a spot on my hand that seems to work.
> > Anybody have any advice?
> 
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