[Diabetes-Talk] Introduction, Accessible Non Stic Glucometers

[Milton]

Hello Peter,

I have not heard of a non injection testing system that is classified
accessible with speech. The best glucose testing meter with speech for many
years now has been the Prodegy Voice which some insurance carriers will pay
for with a doctors prescription. Your doctor can also determine what guage
needle to use and that too needs to be specified in the prescription if you
will not be using the needles that come with the meter.

The Prodegy Voice was the meter that was tested by the NFB to meet the
accessibility requirements of the Diabetes Action Network when Mike Freeman
was the President of DAN.

Out of pocket cost would be around $75.00 when I last check. The Prodegy
Voice might still be available through the NFB Independence Market. You
might want to give them a call.

 

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Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Introduction, Accessible Non Stic Glucometers

Good morning everyone,

	First let me introduce myself. My wife Mary and I are members at
large from Texas. We've been NFB members for many years but took a break
from 2014 until last year when we rejoined. Mary is still employed as a
Braille Proofreader and I build websites. In addition we're also
entrepreneurs.

	My doctor is keeping a close watch on my A1C as I'm a borderline
diabetic. I know many blind diabetics who use conventional blood glucometers
for monitoring their sugar. In recent years glucometers have come on the
market that don't require one to prick their finger to obtain a blood
sample. Should one be necessary I'm curious to know if any of these new
generation blood glucometers are usable by blind diabetics and how they
work? Your information will be very much appreciated. All the best for a
happy new year.

Peter Donahue

 


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