Guest guest Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Hi Lissi, I'm using the advocate monitor. It talks very little and I need sighted help with it. Stupid me I fell right into the trap that the insurance company set up for me and frankly I'm still pissed off about that. They had the company (Edge Park) call me and say that they needed to know if I lived alone. I said what business was of their's if I lived alone. The lady at Edge Park was so nice that I finally said well I do have a roommate. So they approved this monitor because they knew that I had sighted assistance. Well, I don't have sighted assistance because my room mate is gone most of the time. So I'm making do the best I can. I can't set the time or date or anything like that on it because it doesn't have speech for those fuctions at least I can't get it to speak for them. It does speak the temp and the bg reading. I don't know if the prodigy is any better but if it is I'm seriously considering purchasing one. I hate having to ask for help and not being in control. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 The Prodigy Voice, not to be confused with the original Prodigy or the Prodigy Autocode, speaks every function. All the set up functions speak, and you can replay the present reading, go back through all previous readings, get 7 day averages (as well as 14, 21, 28, and 60 day averages), and you only need a tiny drop of blood. Again, this is the Prodigy Voice. Dave God doesn't hate sinners, just sin! advocate meter Hi Lissi, I'm using the advocate monitor. It talks very little and I need sighted help with it. Stupid me I fell right into the trap that the insurance company set up for me and frankly I'm still pissed off about that. They had the company (Edge Park) call me and say that they needed to know if I lived alone. I said what business was of their's if I lived alone. The lady at Edge Park was so nice that I finally said well I do have a roommate. So they approved this monitor because they knew that I had sighted assistance. Well, I don't have sighted assistance because my room mate is gone most of the time. So I'm making do the best I can. I can't set the time or date or anything like that on it because it doesn't have speech for those fuctions at least I can't get it to speak for them. It does speak the temp and the bg reading. I don't know if the prodigy is any better but if it is I'm seriously considering purchasing one. I hate having to ask for help and not being in control. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 The Prodigy Voice, not to be confused with the original Prodigy or the Prodigy Autocode, speaks every function. All the set up functions speak, and you can replay the present reading, go back through all previous readings, get 7 day averages (as well as 14, 21, 28, and 60 day averages), and you only need a tiny drop of blood. Again, this is the Prodigy Voice. Dave God doesn't hate sinners, just sin! advocate meter Hi Lissi, I'm using the advocate monitor. It talks very little and I need sighted help with it. Stupid me I fell right into the trap that the insurance company set up for me and frankly I'm still pissed off about that. They had the company (Edge Park) call me and say that they needed to know if I lived alone. I said what business was of their's if I lived alone. The lady at Edge Park was so nice that I finally said well I do have a roommate. So they approved this monitor because they knew that I had sighted assistance. Well, I don't have sighted assistance because my room mate is gone most of the time. So I'm making do the best I can. I can't set the time or date or anything like that on it because it doesn't have speech for those fuctions at least I can't get it to speak for them. It does speak the temp and the bg reading. I don't know if the prodigy is any better but if it is I'm seriously considering purchasing one. I hate having to ask for help and not being in control. Ricky Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 That's interesting because I first heard about the original Prodigy from Speak to Me. I guess they have decided to sell the Advocate now. Becky _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Estelnalissi Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 5:07 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: advocate meter Dear Friends, Last night I was one of about 35 people who listened to a tech talk presentation of Christmas gift ideas for blind givers and recipients. The first presenter was a guy from a radio company. Not being technically inclined, I understood very little of what he was offering. The second presenter was Amy somebody from National Braille Press. I believe she's a braille reader herself and I was impressed by her relaxed, highly articulate but unpretentious, to the point, description of the kinds of products NBP offers. I've bought all of the Harry Potter books from NBP as well as some computer manuals, a knitting book, the Louis Braill bio, and assorted other braille books. Since I love reading hard copy braille, I love this company. Last night, she mentioned among other cookbooks, a dessert book for Diabetics. I also bought an Atkins diet book from NBP which may interest some of you.The braill books prices are quite affordable, much lower than books you can buy from A P H. The third presenter was from a company called Speak To Me whose name sums up the kinds of products it offers. It offers items from cute cuddly talking stuffed animals, to roudy, semi-gross funny stuff like Simpsons talking bottle openers, Santas with digestive difficulties that make rude noises, to fabulous, talking appliances etc including the most advanced voice activated alarm clock I never imagined. Now I come to the point. While aimlessly browsing their massive on line catalog which allows you to hear what most of the products say or sing, I stumbled on a talking glucometer. I use the ACU Check which I believe isn't made any more but which is still supported. I like my acu check so much. I'm very sorry the company found it unprofitable. On this list, I here about the prodigy. I imagined I'd eventually have to buy one when I could no longer get supplies for my Acu Check. The meter offered by Speak to Me is called the Advocate. So many of you are extremely informed and seem to use only the most reliable equipment. What do you know about the Advocate? I'm not tempted to buy it, but I am curious. And, if another blind diabetic, not on this list, asks, I wouldn't have any idea whether or not to recommend it. Here is the ad as it appeared on the website. And, I haven't even checked for the prodigy because I already know most of you support it. The Woman who presented for Speak to Me was so down to earth and prepared. People at Tech Talk spoke fondly of her and said she was honest. She's visually impaired herself and said she would be honest if any of her products were inaccessible to those of us who can't read print. She will also explain how to use things. To give the radio guy credit, too, he said he'd send taped instructions on how to operate radios people bought from him. Here is the ad. Advocate Talking Glucometer Starter Kit Introducing our newest technological wonder. A talking glucometer that features a large LCD screen that is easy to use. Its female voice guides you through its easy operation. Since it requires a small amount of blood, It's virtually pain free. Results are spoken in just 7 seconds. Includes everything you need to start testing! Glucose meter, control solution, 10 strips, 10 lancets, lancet device and carrying case. Unit will store up to 450 results in memory and you can download these to your computer to help you track changes in your blood glucose level over time. Other features include; sleep mode with auto shutoff after 3 minutes without action, FDA approved, complete instructions, one year warranty with card and 2 AAA batteries included. Unit measures 3 " high x 1 3/4 " wide x 3/4 " deep. To order supplies visit the web or call. Catalog code ADVOCATE price $56.95 While I'm on the subject of accessible products, I'll also mention I've wanted a talking pedometer. I'm much too sedentary since I don't have a guide dog any more I thought if I knew how many steps I took in a day, I'd be motivated to try and top that figure the following day and continue in that pattern ultimately becoming more active. I've bought two talking pedometers and can't operate them. My scanner has been unable to help me read the instructions. Does anyone here use a talking pedometer. Is there one you'd recommend which you might be able to help me understand how to operate? Obviously I should check to see if Speak To Me carries them. I was in such a hurry to ask about the advocate, I didn't take time to check it out. Good thing I don't post too often since I talk so much when I do. Best wishes for good health management to all of you! Always with love, Lissi No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.8.6/1765 - Release Date: 11/3/2008 4:59 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 That's interesting because I first heard about the original Prodigy from Speak to Me. I guess they have decided to sell the Advocate now. Becky _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Estelnalissi Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2008 5:07 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: advocate meter Dear Friends, Last night I was one of about 35 people who listened to a tech talk presentation of Christmas gift ideas for blind givers and recipients. The first presenter was a guy from a radio company. Not being technically inclined, I understood very little of what he was offering. The second presenter was Amy somebody from National Braille Press. I believe she's a braille reader herself and I was impressed by her relaxed, highly articulate but unpretentious, to the point, description of the kinds of products NBP offers. I've bought all of the Harry Potter books from NBP as well as some computer manuals, a knitting book, the Louis Braill bio, and assorted other braille books. Since I love reading hard copy braille, I love this company. Last night, she mentioned among other cookbooks, a dessert book for Diabetics. I also bought an Atkins diet book from NBP which may interest some of you.The braill books prices are quite affordable, much lower than books you can buy from A P H. The third presenter was from a company called Speak To Me whose name sums up the kinds of products it offers. It offers items from cute cuddly talking stuffed animals, to roudy, semi-gross funny stuff like Simpsons talking bottle openers, Santas with digestive difficulties that make rude noises, to fabulous, talking appliances etc including the most advanced voice activated alarm clock I never imagined. Now I come to the point. While aimlessly browsing their massive on line catalog which allows you to hear what most of the products say or sing, I stumbled on a talking glucometer. I use the ACU Check which I believe isn't made any more but which is still supported. I like my acu check so much. I'm very sorry the company found it unprofitable. On this list, I here about the prodigy. I imagined I'd eventually have to buy one when I could no longer get supplies for my Acu Check. The meter offered by Speak to Me is called the Advocate. So many of you are extremely informed and seem to use only the most reliable equipment. What do you know about the Advocate? I'm not tempted to buy it, but I am curious. And, if another blind diabetic, not on this list, asks, I wouldn't have any idea whether or not to recommend it. Here is the ad as it appeared on the website. And, I haven't even checked for the prodigy because I already know most of you support it. The Woman who presented for Speak to Me was so down to earth and prepared. People at Tech Talk spoke fondly of her and said she was honest. She's visually impaired herself and said she would be honest if any of her products were inaccessible to those of us who can't read print. She will also explain how to use things. To give the radio guy credit, too, he said he'd send taped instructions on how to operate radios people bought from him. Here is the ad. Advocate Talking Glucometer Starter Kit Introducing our newest technological wonder. A talking glucometer that features a large LCD screen that is easy to use. Its female voice guides you through its easy operation. Since it requires a small amount of blood, It's virtually pain free. Results are spoken in just 7 seconds. Includes everything you need to start testing! Glucose meter, control solution, 10 strips, 10 lancets, lancet device and carrying case. Unit will store up to 450 results in memory and you can download these to your computer to help you track changes in your blood glucose level over time. Other features include; sleep mode with auto shutoff after 3 minutes without action, FDA approved, complete instructions, one year warranty with card and 2 AAA batteries included. Unit measures 3 " high x 1 3/4 " wide x 3/4 " deep. To order supplies visit the web or call. Catalog code ADVOCATE price $56.95 While I'm on the subject of accessible products, I'll also mention I've wanted a talking pedometer. I'm much too sedentary since I don't have a guide dog any more I thought if I knew how many steps I took in a day, I'd be motivated to try and top that figure the following day and continue in that pattern ultimately becoming more active. I've bought two talking pedometers and can't operate them. My scanner has been unable to help me read the instructions. Does anyone here use a talking pedometer. Is there one you'd recommend which you might be able to help me understand how to operate? Obviously I should check to see if Speak To Me carries them. I was in such a hurry to ask about the advocate, I didn't take time to check it out. Good thing I don't post too often since I talk so much when I do. Best wishes for good health management to all of you! Always with love, Lissi No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.175 / Virus Database: 270.8.6/1765 - Release Date: 11/3/2008 4:59 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hi Lissi, you mentioned the Accuchek meter. They are still actively pushing the Accuchek Compact Plus here in Canada. I've seen lots of commercials recently for it, so no fears, I think the supplies will be available for a while. In fact, my husband very grudgingly uses that meter, but only when I'm not home, and needs to know the result. He gets lots of errors with the thing because he isn't a good bleeder, or so our theory goes. I think that meter is lucky it hasn't been thrown out with the garbage on occasion *grin*. But really I'm glad it works for you.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Hi Lissi, you mentioned the Accuchek meter. They are still actively pushing the Accuchek Compact Plus here in Canada. I've seen lots of commercials recently for it, so no fears, I think the supplies will be available for a while. In fact, my husband very grudgingly uses that meter, but only when I'm not home, and needs to know the result. He gets lots of errors with the thing because he isn't a good bleeder, or so our theory goes. I think that meter is lucky it hasn't been thrown out with the garbage on occasion *grin*. But really I'm glad it works for you.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Dear Dave, Thank you for describing the Prodigy voice. I hadn't noted there are different models. I love the idea that the Prodigy voice will give averages of its recorded BG readings. Not to be wasteful, I'll stay with my Acu Check as long as it's supported, but it's nice knowing when I need to replace it there is an even better meter in my future. Oh, and the fact that the Prodigy Voice requires less blood is wonderful. Since I'm a reluctant bleeder, heat, arm swinging and sucking my fingers notwithstanding, and since my fingers get painful from few sticks, I'll be able to cope with more frequent testing with a meter which doesn't need to gobble as much blood. Your information is wonderfully positive! Always with love, Lissi advocate meter > > > Hi Lissi, I'm using the advocate monitor. It talks very little and I need > sighted help with it. Stupid me I fell right into the trap that the > insurance company set up for me and frankly I'm still pissed off about > that. They had the company (Edge Park) call me and say that they needed to > know if I lived alone. I said what business was of their's if I lived > alone. The lady at Edge Park was so nice that I finally said well I do > have a roommate. So they approved this monitor because they knew that I > had sighted assistance. > > Well, I don't have sighted assistance because my room mate is gone most > of the time. So I'm making do the best I can. > > I can't set the time or date or anything like that on it because it > doesn't have speech for those fuctions at least I can't get it to speak > for them. > > It does speak the temp and the bg reading. > > I don't know if the prodigy is any better but if it is I'm seriously > considering purchasing one. I hate having to ask for help and not being in > control. > > Ricky Joe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Dear Dave, Thank you for describing the Prodigy voice. I hadn't noted there are different models. I love the idea that the Prodigy voice will give averages of its recorded BG readings. Not to be wasteful, I'll stay with my Acu Check as long as it's supported, but it's nice knowing when I need to replace it there is an even better meter in my future. Oh, and the fact that the Prodigy Voice requires less blood is wonderful. Since I'm a reluctant bleeder, heat, arm swinging and sucking my fingers notwithstanding, and since my fingers get painful from few sticks, I'll be able to cope with more frequent testing with a meter which doesn't need to gobble as much blood. Your information is wonderfully positive! Always with love, Lissi advocate meter > > > Hi Lissi, I'm using the advocate monitor. It talks very little and I need > sighted help with it. Stupid me I fell right into the trap that the > insurance company set up for me and frankly I'm still pissed off about > that. They had the company (Edge Park) call me and say that they needed to > know if I lived alone. I said what business was of their's if I lived > alone. The lady at Edge Park was so nice that I finally said well I do > have a roommate. So they approved this monitor because they knew that I > had sighted assistance. > > Well, I don't have sighted assistance because my room mate is gone most > of the time. So I'm making do the best I can. > > I can't set the time or date or anything like that on it because it > doesn't have speech for those fuctions at least I can't get it to speak > for them. > > It does speak the temp and the bg reading. > > I don't know if the prodigy is any better but if it is I'm seriously > considering purchasing one. I hate having to ask for help and not being in > control. > > Ricky Joe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Dear Dave, Thank you for describing the Prodigy voice. I hadn't noted there are different models. I love the idea that the Prodigy voice will give averages of its recorded BG readings. Not to be wasteful, I'll stay with my Acu Check as long as it's supported, but it's nice knowing when I need to replace it there is an even better meter in my future. Oh, and the fact that the Prodigy Voice requires less blood is wonderful. Since I'm a reluctant bleeder, heat, arm swinging and sucking my fingers notwithstanding, and since my fingers get painful from few sticks, I'll be able to cope with more frequent testing with a meter which doesn't need to gobble as much blood. Your information is wonderfully positive! Always with love, Lissi advocate meter > > > Hi Lissi, I'm using the advocate monitor. It talks very little and I need > sighted help with it. Stupid me I fell right into the trap that the > insurance company set up for me and frankly I'm still pissed off about > that. They had the company (Edge Park) call me and say that they needed to > know if I lived alone. I said what business was of their's if I lived > alone. The lady at Edge Park was so nice that I finally said well I do > have a roommate. So they approved this monitor because they knew that I > had sighted assistance. > > Well, I don't have sighted assistance because my room mate is gone most > of the time. So I'm making do the best I can. > > I can't set the time or date or anything like that on it because it > doesn't have speech for those fuctions at least I can't get it to speak > for them. > > It does speak the temp and the bg reading. > > I don't know if the prodigy is any better but if it is I'm seriously > considering purchasing one. I hate having to ask for help and not being in > control. > > Ricky Joe > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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