[Diabetes-Talk] Got my Talking Glucometer, now What?

Mon Mar 9 13:00:09 UTC 2020

Hi, bern.

Yep, thanks to the fine and knowledgeable folks on this list I 
determined that I do indeed have the Prodigy Autocode and not the 
Prodigy Voice.  I didn't realize this at first, though, so I've already 
had the meter out and have used it several times.  I know the autocode 
won't work for me beyond getting the basic readings. I've already run 
into a few snafus with it.

I originally asked my doctor for a prescription for the prodigy Voice.  
I stressed to her that the voice was the only fully accessible meter out 
there and that I wouldn't be able to use another type independently.

She contacted my local pharmacy and they filled the order.

Now I don't know how to correct the problem.  Should I contact the 
pharmacy, my doctor, Medicare, or what.

I wish I'd contacted your source when you provided it earlier.

now I'm totally stumped.  <sigh>

Lisa

Lisa Belville
missktlab1217 at frontier.com

On 3/9/2020 6:43 AM, Bernadette Jacobs wrote:
> Oh dear Lisa!!  Sounds like you ended up with is known as the "Prodigy
> Autocode."  There is the "Autocode" and the "Prodigy Voice."  The
> "Voice" is the one they should've given you.  So, where did you get
> it?  When I refer people for the "Prodigy Voice," I give everyone a
> specific number for the "Voice."  And, when you call that specific
> number, that's what you're gonna get."  So, who sent you this and/or
> where did you order it from?
>
> Here is the specific number from which you can get the "Prodigy Voice."  Itt's:
>
> 800-809-3472.
>
> This is with US Med.  When you leave a message with Renee, he will get
> back to you and will take care of setting up everything for you,
> including setting you up with their "auto shipping," where you can get
> a 90-day auto-shipping of all your strips and supplies.
>
> Lisa, if I can help you, please give me a shout.  My number is:
>
> 410-215-8587.
>
> Warmly,
>
> Bern.
>
>
>
> On 3/7/20, Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> Hmm, it sounds like I got the wrong meter.  This one is almost
>> oval-shaped, except one end is more square.  There's a USB port at the
>> squared off side.  The slot for the strips is at the front, and there's
>> a round button above it that turns the meter on if no strip is
>> inserted.  The options to change voices and set the time, etc. have to
>> be accessed by removing the battery compartment on the meter's underside
>> and pressing a small button next to the batteries.  I do not know if
>> there is another button on the side; I've held the meter and I don't
>> feel any such button.
>>
>>
>> This meter speaks English, French, Spanish, and another language I can't
>> recall just now.  The box does say Prodigy Voice, so I'm a little
>> confused as to how this mistake could have happened.
>>
>>
>> Lisa
>>
>>
>> Lisa Belville
>> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
>>
>> On 3/7/2020 9:40 AM, Jamie Gurganus wrote:
>>> Hi Lisa! Do you know if you have the Prodigy or Prodigy Voice? The Voice
>>> is totally accessible, so you should have been able to set it up yourself.
>>> That makes me believe you didn’t get that one. I know that you can hold
>>> down the set button to access the menu of readings, but I am not sure how
>>> to do it on the Prodigy without the voice. Perhaps, someone else on this
>>> list will be able to talk you through it.
>>>
>>> As for the Lansing device, there are many to choose from that can be
>>> purchased at a drugstore or from Amazon. Several have adjustable settings
>>> for the depth of the lancet. I like using the one that is called the Soft
>>> Click. Like you, I have found that washing my hands in warm water and
>>> milking the finger that I plan to use under that water really helps get a
>>> good drop of blood. I don’t have much problem finding the drop of blood on
>>> my finger, but it just takes practice. I have been testing my blood sugars
>>> since they came out with testing meters in 1983!
>>>
>>>       Jamie
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Mar 7, 2020, at 9:08 AM, Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
>>>> <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi, all.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I finally got my talking glucometer working.  I wound up using my
>>>> sighted, but reasonably informed about blindness diabetic family member
>>>> to set up the meter and show me how to work the injector.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I have a few questions which probably seem very basic to you guys, so
>>>> bear with me.  <smile>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> First, I'm still working out the process of getting blood to the test
>>>> strip reliably and quickly.  I've realized that the lower my blood sugar
>>>> is, the quicker I can draw blood and have enough to do the test.  I've
>>>> also found, through trial and error, that running my hands under warm
>>>> water seems to help as well.  Are there any other tricks for helping make
>>>> this process more efficient?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Secondly, Is there a way for me to review past readings with the Prodigy
>>>> Voice?  It speaks when I press the on button, and it prompts me to insert
>>>> a strip, but it doesn't seem to allow a totally blind person to repeat
>>>> the last reading, or independently adjust settings like language, volume
>>>> or time, so I just wanted to verify whether or not this could be done.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Finally, Are there other types of injectors that make it easier to adjust
>>>> the sharpness of the needle?  I can take apart the pen and remove and
>>>> replace the needle, but apparently, the sharpness setting gets reset once
>>>> the injector is opened and the top is replaced.  I don't know what brand
>>>> of injector this was, it was all bundled with the Prodigy meter, but if
>>>> there's another model which would let me do this with more independence
>>>> and accuracy I'd sure like to find out about it.  I live alone, so I like
>>>> to do as much for myself as possible.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Any thoughts or ideas would be appreciated, and again, I apologize for
>>>> probably asking questions you all have heard before.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> TIA for the help
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Lisa
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Lisa Belville
>>>> missktlab1217 at frontier.com
>>>>
>>>>
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