[Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer

Wed Sep 5 20:25:26 UTC 2018

Actually, I use the FreeStyle Lite meter. I remember one of my previous
meters had a way to tell it that I was going to use a control solution but I
can't remember which one. The only time I ever did it was when I had to call
tech support for some reason and I knew they'd want me to do it. But I was
never any good at it. I always made a giant mess. <grin> 
The people who made the OneTouch meters told me that the reason you couldn't
erase numbers from memory was because teens would do that if it was a bad
number. My response, what do you mean teens? <laughing.> 
Veronica

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 10:23 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer

Hmmm... Really? You use the Prodigy Voice, right? Now that I think about it,
I don't think I've ever tried the solution with my Voice, but, past meters I
had did not note a difference between a solution test and a regular reading.

Back in my early 20s, when I was a bit naughty, when I didn't test that
much, maybe twice a day, I would use the solution to get a good reading, so,
my doctors thought I was testing frequently and having good readings. BTW, I
in no way condone this. Definitely don't try it. The A1-C always accurately
reflects glucose levels anyway.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 11:10 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer

Wow! My meter knows when it's a control solution test. Although, I never do
it either. <grin> Veronica

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Santa Cruz, California
Phone: 831-429-6407

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2018 6:46 AM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer

Fun fact I discovered years ago. When you test with the solution, it shows
up in your memory as a reading, so, unless noted, you would think it a
regular test when going through the memory.

Bridgit

-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jude
DaShiell via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Wednesday, September 5, 2018 8:23 AM
To: Mary Sanders via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Jude DaShiell <jdashiel at panix.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer

The test solution also has an expiration date.

On Tue, 4 Sep 2018, Mary Sanders via Diabetes-Talk wrote:

> Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2018 23:05:55
> From: Mary Sanders via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Mary Sanders <sanders.mary1992 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer
>
> Do I absolutely have to have control solution in order to use the monitor
properly? Also, since the label on the test strips is in print how would I
know if the value on the control solution is correct when I test the first
strip?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 4, 2018, at 7:17 PM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
<diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Even when sighted, I never used the test solution, quiet, don't tell ?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> > Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 4:58 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer
> >
> > Most of the time it seems to be about a year. Once in awhile it's longer
and sometimes, surprise! Only a few months. But on average, around a year.
> > The thing I always wonder about, and have no answer of course, is how
strips are stored in warehouses And whether or not any temperature
limitations are violated. It does say on the boxes, not to get above and
below a certain temperature but I can't remember those numbers at the
moment. I can look though.
> > I guess all of this stuff explains why they want us to test with the
glucose control solution. But truthfully, I've never been any good at that.
<grin> As for the amount of blood needed for a test, the FreeStyle, which I
use, takes half the blood required by the Prodigy. And even then sometimes I
have trouble. I'll have to find out how much blood the CleverCheck and the
other meter want.
> > And despite years of using moisturizer and all of that, with two 
> > months of hardly any finger sticks at all, my callouses haven't gone 
> > down at all yet. My endo told me that some of this is just 
> > individual make-up. Some people just make callous or scar tissue 
> > more than others. So, I'm ready for complete auto pilot now. <big 
> > grin.> Veronica
> >
> > "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog
Glee Club.
> > To learn more, visit:
> > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> >                Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs 
> > Santa Cruz, California
> > Phone: 831-429-6407
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2018 2:10 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer
> >
> > Veronica,
> >
> > What typically is the exp date on yours? I usually use all of mine by
the time I need to re-order, so, I don't remember.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> > Veronica Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 4:07 PM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer
> >
> > It also has to do with the reagent chemical that is in the strips and
how long it lasts. I am fortunate in that I get my strips through a local
pharmacy so I have gotten them in the habit of reading me the expiration
dates when I purchase the strips. Then when I get home, a braille label goes
on the box.
> > Veronica
> >
> >
> > "Guide Dogs, First Hand", Veronica Elsea's classic album is now
available on iTunes, along with other music from her and from the Guide Dog
Glee Club.
> > To learn more, visit:
> > http://www.laurelcreekmusic.com
> >                Veronica Elsea, Owner Laurel Creek Music Designs 
> > Santa Cruz, California
> > Phone: 831-429-6407
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On 
> > Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2018 1:57 PM
> > To: 'Lester Cameron'; 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer
> >
> > Everything has an expiration date. Material just breaks down and doesn't
work as well over time. Depending on how far past the expiration date, it
probably doesn't make a difference, but, if strips are years past, probably
should get some new ones. Obviously, the expiration date is listed on the
box of strips, but, being blind, of course, we can't see that. A bottle of
strips last quite a while though, but, honestly can't remember off the top
of my head. I go through mine pretty quickly, so, never have to worry about
this ?
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> > Lester Cameron via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 3:04 PM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Lester Cameron <underdogmj at comcast.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer
> >
> > Hello my name is Less
> > I have ben a diabetic for about ten years can you tell me how to tell
that the strips are out dated or just bad I am blind I found one container
that was two years old and I used them and they worked find  I test two
times a day just a foot note
> > I had a new container that had five bad   tabs
> > It  said used tab
> >
> > what makes them go bad
> > thank you
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2018 2:40 PM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer
> >
> > Bridget,
> >
> > I live alone and when I bought the Clever Choice Voicemeter last fall I
did the entire set up on my own with no sighted assistance. It speaks all of
its memory values as well without limitations.
> >
> > I too am an excellent Amazon customer and use them all the time for a
variety of products, but when it comes to the test strips, they are not sold
by Amazon directly they are coming from a second or third party seller. So I
do not want to risk getting a batch or several batches of strips that are
out of date. Besides, I have insurance that is supposed to cover the cost of
my diabetic testing supplies. I want insurance to cover that cost not pay
out of pocket for them.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> >
> > From: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 11:40 AM
> > To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'
> > Cc: Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer
> >
> > My understanding was the Clever is not fully accessible to set up
initially.
> >
> > I order a lot on Amazon, including food, and things are always "fresh."
> > Especially if you have Prime and things come in 2 days. Shipping from
Amazon is no different then shipping from anywhere else.
> >
> > Bridgit
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> > Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 10:19 AM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> > Cc: Eileen Scrivani <etscrivani at verizon.net>
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer
> >
> > I have the Clever Choice talking meter as well and would like very much
to switch to it rather than using the Prodigy. However, I do not want to
purchase strips through Amazon since I question the freshness of the strips.
> > Does any one know of both the name and address of a Medicare approved
provider that has strips for the Clever Choice Voice? This meter does have
full accessibility ? the Prodigy is not the only one with full
accessibility. The issue is getting strips that work with the Clever Choice
Voice.
> >
> > Thanks for any recommendations on providers.
> >
> > Eileen
> >
> > From: Greg Wocher via Diabetes-Talk
> > Sent: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 10:05 AM
> > To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> > Cc: Greg Wocher
> > Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer
> >
> > Hello,
> > Actually you can do this also with the Cleverchoice voice hd meter. It
is also fully accessible. I have one. I just prefer the Prodigy Voice
because the strips are a bit cheaper.
> >
> > Greg Wocher
> >
> >
> >> On Sep 4, 2018, at 10:00 AM, Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via 
> >> Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> The Prodigy Voice is currently the only fully accessible meter on 
> >> the market. A blind person can do 100% of the set up and retrieving 
> >> the memory without sighted help. No other meter does this. But, 
> >> some are still more accessible than others where you can at least 
> >> get your initial reading. But, in terms of 100% accessibility, 
> >> unfortunately, it's only the Voice.
> >>
> >> Bridgit
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
> >> Mary Sanders via Diabetes-Talk
> >> Sent: Monday, September 3, 2018 9:37 PM
> >> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> >> Cc: Mary Sanders <sanders.mary1992 at gmail.com>
> >> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro Voice V9 Glucometer
> >>
> >> Has anyone used the ProVoice V9 glucometer? If so how does it 
> >> differ from the prodigy, our test results accurate, and is it as 
> >> accessible as the prodigy? I am totally blind so it is vital that I 
> >> get something that I can set up independently.
> >> Mary
> >>
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