[Diabetes-talk] Solus V2 Strips

[Mike Freeman]

Daniel:

I know you don't want to hear this, but ... it really helps if you have a
sighted person observe you testing the first few times to be able to correct
your aim. In fact, for Solus strips, the tiny notch is on the upper edge of
the end of the strip that does not go into the meter and is more-or-less in
the *center* of the end of the strip, not the corner. You can feel the notch
with your fingernail.

You can get more strips from Amazon or from Advanced Diabetics Solutions out
of Atlanta, Georgia. The phone number is (888) 377-6382. There are many
other sources but those two I know about.

In my opinion, you don't *want* a case other than the hardshell case. Its
big advantage is that the meter is held securely in place and because
there's foam above it, there is no danger of accidentally pressing buttons
and turning the meter on inadvertently. The bottle of strips goes on the
left, the meter takes up the bottom of the case and the lancet device fits
in a holder on top. You can scatter several lancets around the slot that
goes all the way round the case. Why do you want to put a week's worth in
there? Just keep a few lancets in a baggie or an empty pill bottle or
something similar -- let your imagination be your guide! But that hard case
is one of the great things about the Solus V2. The Prodigy Voice has a soft
case that pulls a hard vacuum. I use instead a very small ladies' make-up
bag for the prodigy.

I realize you're very new to all this but IMO you're making a mountain out
of a molehill. Relax a bit, get some sighted assistance to watch you the
first few times and we're all here to help and encourage you.

Mike


-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Daniel Chavez via Diabetes-talk
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2016 7:49 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Daniel Chavez
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solus V2 Strips

Hi,
A few questions about the Solus V2 strips.
1. Where would I be able to get more strips for the Solus V2 if I needed to?
2. Do you know of any different cases other than the stock hard shell case
that comes with the Solus V2, I can get? I was looking for one that'll be
able to fit the lancet device, at least a week's worth of lancets, the
meter, and at least 1 bottle of test strips.
The stock hard shell case fits all of that stuff, however, for me at least,
it's hard to pack everything with one try. It takes me at least 3 tries
before everything is packed enough for the case to close properly.
For any Solus V2 users
3. What corner of the strip am I suppose to align the blood to? I tried both
corners, but perhaps, I might be doing something wrong.
I think once, I was able to get it, but can't seem to get it consistently.
What tips (from Solus V2 users), could be provided to me in successful blood
alignment with the Solus strips?
I try and lie my hand flat, poke my finger, litely pinch it to draw blood,
then align the strip to my finger. Though maybe I'm not aligning it
correctly.
Thanks for your help.
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