[NFBMO] Talking Glucose Meter

[Liam McCoy]

Another good OTC option is Stelo, by the Dexcom company which is one of the big ones, they have an app which I think works pretty well with voiceover, possibly better than Lingo but that is just my overall impression. Wearing just a CGM sensor is not bad, they go on tbe back of the upper arm and are usually hard to notice they are even there.

Stelo app:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stelo-by-dexcom/id6475610406

Also the finger test devices by Contour have an app as well:
https://apps.apple.com/app/id1173950283

-Liam

On Jan 4, 2026, at 6:27 PM, Linda Coccovizzo via NFBMO <nfbmo at nfbnet.org> wrote:


Hello Gary and all. My friend is a drummer, and with never having any experience with any of this, he is concerned about having something on his arm. Also, I am coming up with nothing on searches  for screen reader compatibility on OTC GCM devices. Does anyone know if that compatibility exists, especially for Voiceover users?

From: NFBMO <nfbmo-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Gary Wunder via NFBMO
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He may find that a CGM is better if he doesn’t want the continuous finger sticks. The CGM will tell him which foods elevate his sugar the fastest and how long it takes for the levels to return to normal.

Libre is a good one, and I understand there are some out there that do not require a prescription.

Warmly,

Gary


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Subject: [NFBMO] Talking Glucose Meter

Hello all! I hope this email finds you well, with an excellent start to your 2026! A good friend of mine is asking about talking blood glucose monitors. He has not been diagnosed as diabetic, but is pretty sure, that his doctor is going to suggest that he monitor his blood sugar for a few months, to ensure that everything is ok. He is asking which meters are the most accessible. My searching shows that the Prodigy Voice seems to be the most affordable and accessible option for this situation, but I thought I would reach out to see what information you all have so I canlead him in the right direction. Thanks for anything any of you might be able to share.

Linda Coccovizzo
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