Mon Mar 9 13:15:12 UTC 2020

On 3/9/20, Lisa Belville <missktlab1217 at frontier.com> wrote:
> 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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