Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 I just got the Prodogy Sugar Says: People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light shining from within. talking glucometer I am having a senior moment at 48.(grin) What is the name of the latest talking glucometer in the U?SA? Bye for Now :-) {smile} Dave & Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 , I love this one, because it totally speaks every step to me, and every month, this company automatically sends me the supplies I need, like the strips, lancets, and the control liquid. they will call you in two weeks before they ship it out, so they are great! plus, with medi care and medi cal, I don't and didn't have to pay one penny for anything. Good luck Sugar Prodigy® Voice Meter by Diagnostic Devices, Inc .. .. No CodingT technology ensures easy accuracy every time you test .. Audible test results in just 6 seconds .. Audible Set-up .. Store up to 450 tests .. Repeat Button .. Alternate Site Testing .. Audible Memory .. Easy to use with Talking features Get a No Cost Prodigy Voice! The Prodigy® Voice Meter uses Prodigy® test strips. The PRODIGY® Voice a totally audible blood glucose monitoring system specially designed for the blind. Our NEW features were developed with the help of National Blind Associations and Certified Diabetes Educators. No Coding .. You will never need to code the meter. Simply insert the test strip and the meter turns on automatically. You get safe accurate test results everytime. Totally Audible Features. The Prodigy® Voice will " talk " the user through all set-ups, step-by-step, including audible test results, audible meter status, audible averages, and memory records with date and time. The Prodigy® Voice System includes: Prodigy® Voice Meter (batteries included) Owner's Booklet / Quick Reference Guide Prodigy® Voice Normal Control Solution and Insert Lancing Device (with Clear Cap) -Blood Sampler 10 Prodigy® Blood Glucose Strips 10 Sterile Lancets Log Book Carrying Case Get a No Cost* Meter! You may qualify for a No Cost* meter just for contacting ADS! This information came from the first site provided. Advanced Diabetes http://www.northcoastmed.com/prodigy_voice.htm It's also available at. Neighborhood Diabetes http://www.sugartest.com/ On Medicare? Call us toll free Judy: 1- Extension 105 Sugar Says: People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light shining from within. Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 My wife has asked me a few times about why I have not been billed one penny for the meter or supplies. For years, I would get my monthly (or 90 day) supply of Comfort Curve strips for the Advantage/Voicemate meter from the local pharmacy, and pay 20%, and that was relatively acceptable. But, so far this year, since using the Prodigy Voice and getting supplies through the Home Health Care company (something like that), I haven't had to pay anything. Will they send me a bill at the end of the year, or what? Thanks. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hi Dave, no, you won't, but it all depends on your insurance. for me, since my medi/medi pays for everything, and I have no share of cost, I do not owe anything. you'll have to ask your insurance, or ask your company from where your machine came from;if you use the prodogy and your insurance covered everything totally, than no, you should not get any kind, or form of bill. sugar Sugar Says: People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light shining from within. Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hi Dave, no, you won't, but it all depends on your insurance. for me, since my medi/medi pays for everything, and I have no share of cost, I do not owe anything. you'll have to ask your insurance, or ask your company from where your machine came from;if you use the prodogy and your insurance covered everything totally, than no, you should not get any kind, or form of bill. sugar Sugar Says: People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light shining from within. Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hi Dave, no, you won't, but it all depends on your insurance. for me, since my medi/medi pays for everything, and I have no share of cost, I do not owe anything. you'll have to ask your insurance, or ask your company from where your machine came from;if you use the prodogy and your insurance covered everything totally, than no, you should not get any kind, or form of bill. sugar Sugar Says: People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light shining from within. Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Dave, Do you Medicare and another insurance? If so, you get billed nothing because the 2 insurance companies take care of it all Re: talking glucometer My wife has asked me a few times about why I have not been billed one penny for the meter or supplies. For years, I would get my monthly (or 90 day) supply of Comfort Curve strips for the Advantage/Voicemate meter from the local pharmacy, and pay 20%, and that was relatively acceptable. But, so far this year, since using the Prodigy Voice and getting supplies through the Home Health Care company (something like that), I haven't had to pay anything. Will they send me a bill at the end of the year, or what? Thanks. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authorda <http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/> vidbond.blogspot.com/ Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Dave, Do you Medicare and another insurance? If so, you get billed nothing because the 2 insurance companies take care of it all Re: talking glucometer My wife has asked me a few times about why I have not been billed one penny for the meter or supplies. For years, I would get my monthly (or 90 day) supply of Comfort Curve strips for the Advantage/Voicemate meter from the local pharmacy, and pay 20%, and that was relatively acceptable. But, so far this year, since using the Prodigy Voice and getting supplies through the Home Health Care company (something like that), I haven't had to pay anything. Will they send me a bill at the end of the year, or what? Thanks. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authorda <http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/> vidbond.blogspot.com/ Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Dave, Do you Medicare and another insurance? If so, you get billed nothing because the 2 insurance companies take care of it all Re: talking glucometer My wife has asked me a few times about why I have not been billed one penny for the meter or supplies. For years, I would get my monthly (or 90 day) supply of Comfort Curve strips for the Advantage/Voicemate meter from the local pharmacy, and pay 20%, and that was relatively acceptable. But, so far this year, since using the Prodigy Voice and getting supplies through the Home Health Care company (something like that), I haven't had to pay anything. Will they send me a bill at the end of the year, or what? Thanks. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authorda <http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/> vidbond.blogspot.com/ Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 The distributor is Diagnostic Devices. You can read about them on: prodigymeter.com Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 The distributor is Diagnostic Devices. You can read about them on: prodigymeter.com Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hi , The manufacturer of The Prodigy meters is DiagnosticDevices Inc. Two distributors I recommend are: Advanced Diabetic Solutions of Georgia 1- or Home Care Supply of America 1-. If you have any further questions or would like any help you can contact me at ruthh@.... Hope this helps. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 1:21 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hi , The manufacturer of The Prodigy meters is DiagnosticDevices Inc. Two distributors I recommend are: Advanced Diabetic Solutions of Georgia 1- or Home Care Supply of America 1-. If you have any further questions or would like any help you can contact me at ruthh@.... Hope this helps. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 1:21 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hi , The manufacturer of The Prodigy meters is DiagnosticDevices Inc. Two distributors I recommend are: Advanced Diabetic Solutions of Georgia 1- or Home Care Supply of America 1-. If you have any further questions or would like any help you can contact me at ruthh@.... Hope this helps. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 1:21 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Yes, I have Medicare, as well as a supplement of some kind. But, I think that covers other things, but I'm not really too sure what. Diabetic supplies are treated differently, so I don't think the regular prescription plan is involved. but again, I just don't know for sure. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Yes, I have Medicare, as well as a supplement of some kind. But, I think that covers other things, but I'm not really too sure what. Diabetic supplies are treated differently, so I don't think the regular prescription plan is involved. but again, I just don't know for sure. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Yes, I have Medicare, as well as a supplement of some kind. But, I think that covers other things, but I'm not really too sure what. Diabetic supplies are treated differently, so I don't think the regular prescription plan is involved. but again, I just don't know for sure. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 I think I'll just ask the supplier. Go right to the source as they say! Thanks. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 I think I'll just ask the supplier. Go right to the source as they say! Thanks. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 I think I'll just ask the supplier. Go right to the source as they say! Thanks. Dave Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog: http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/ Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 ruth, is this meter covered in canada yet and is it accepted by canadian health care programs. my biggest concern is if we get the meter can we get the strips in canada. many thanks, karen Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Hi , No , we are still waiting for the approval from Health Canada. I don't know what's taking the reviewer so long. As for test strips, I just order a whole bunch when I order and order when I am almost finished the second last bottle. It can all be claimed under medical at income tax time with a prescription from your doctor. Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of K Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 6:41 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: talking glucometer ruth, is this meter covered in canada yet and is it accepted by canadian health care programs. my biggest concern is if we get the meter can we get the strips in canada. many thanks, karen Re: talking glucometer Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 We've been struggling with this very thing, and have just found out about a program - the Ontario Monitoring for Health Program - through the CDA that might cover. They cover 75% for the talking meter and strips. After several months and many calls, and even special application to OHIP - nothing else seemed to work, but there is promise in this program anyway. An income tax medical deduction is an option, but you need to have a pretty high minimum amount to claim before it counts (3% of your income or $1900 for 2007). That represents a pretty large number of strips, and then it is only a deduction, most wouldn't get a lot back. If most of your prescriptions are covered by a plan, except for the strips, you'd have to use a heckuva lot of strips before you can start to claim it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 We've been struggling with this very thing, and have just found out about a program - the Ontario Monitoring for Health Program - through the CDA that might cover. They cover 75% for the talking meter and strips. After several months and many calls, and even special application to OHIP - nothing else seemed to work, but there is promise in this program anyway. An income tax medical deduction is an option, but you need to have a pretty high minimum amount to claim before it counts (3% of your income or $1900 for 2007). That represents a pretty large number of strips, and then it is only a deduction, most wouldn't get a lot back. If most of your prescriptions are covered by a plan, except for the strips, you'd have to use a heckuva lot of strips before you can start to claim it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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