[Diabetes-Talk] Pro-voice 9 set up

Fri Sep 21 19:05:33 UTC 2018

Jamie and others,

Sorry, when I said "fully accessible meter" in my email, I meant the Voice compared to the Autocode. I am aware that the Clever is also fully accessible. I was just comparing the 2 Prodigy meters.

When I first became blind, I used a talking Compaque meter, but, shortly after this, Prodigy came out with the voice, and I've now been using a Voice for 15 years or so. I have no experience with any of the other newer meters, but, personally, like you, I've been happy with the Prodigy Voice.

But, I think we should have options, like sighted diabetics. And whatever works for us as individuals is what works. No Prodigy bias here other than it has worked for me, but, I understand and acknowledge that not everyone is happy with it.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Jamie Gurganus via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 1:13 PM
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro-voice 9 set up

Bridget,

     I used the Clever Choice for a while, and it is just as accessible as the Prodigy Voice.  I did not find its readings as accurate though.  I had it as an upstairs meter, while the Prodigy Voice was on our main floor for testing the rest of the day.  I compared readings when I started noticing the difference in my readings compared to the Dexcom.  But, that is just my opinion.  Some people find it to be just as accurate, and others don't like the accuracy of the Prodigy Voice.  I'm just going by my Dexcom and the meter's readings.

				Jamie

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro-voice 9 set up

Recently, on this list, someone said the Clever, I think it was, is also fully accessible. But, as far as I know, it's the Prodigy Voice, and specifically the Voice and not also the Autocode, that's the only fully accessible meter.

Bridgit

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Joy Stigile via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro-voice 9 set up

Hi,
I think everyone needs to realize that the Prodigy Voice is the only meter in the United States that a blind person can operate themselves with no sighted assistance.
Joy

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From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk
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Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro-voice 9 set up

If it were me, I’d call them back and tell them clearly that I am blind and need them to walk through doing the setup with me. I’d also ask the out right if the meter does in fact talk the results. Ask if there is someone who can assist you in enabling speech output on it. If they tell you the meter doesn’t talk then you know you’ll want to send it back for a refund.

Good luck.

Eileen

From: Mary Sanders via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 9:23 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Mary Sanders
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro-voice 9 set up

Yes, I’ve been in contact with the manufacturer and they sent me a manual. I am confused how would someone activate the Settings within the battery compartment. Is there a special button?

Sent from my iPhone

> On Sep 21, 2018, at 7:13 AM, Eileen Scrivani via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Mary,
> 
> Does the manufacturer give you any type of 1-800 number to call for support? They might be able to direct you as to how to get the meter speaking out your results. Otherwise, isn’t there a way to post a question on Amazon – perhaps others who have had success with it might give you a pointer or two.
> 
> Eileen
> 
> From: Mary Sanders via Diabetes-Talk
> Sent: Friday, September 21, 2018 12:57 AM
> To: diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Mary Sanders
> Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Pro-voice 9 set up
> 
> Hello,
> I just got the pro-voice meter. Here’s the deal, I’m able to put the test strip in and it tells me what to do but once I put my finger on it it does not read anything. I’ve tried it multiple times with multiple settings on the Lansing device and if there was a reading on the meter it is not audibly announce it. For those of you who have one of these what do you do in that instance? Is there a type of set up required that I’m not aware? I find it interesting that it will talk to me when I put the test strip in and it gives me the instructions but that’s about it. I’m going to be really upset if that is all this meter does when it comes to announcing. Part of the reason why I bought it is because it was half the price of the prodigy but I’ve also seen some really good reviews on it through Amazon even from sighted people who use the audio feature. Their readings were announced so I question what I may be doing wrong.
> Thanks,
> Mary
> 
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