Re: Printing a log from the Prodigy Voice

March 24, 2011

I agree, the " guidelines " are not at all what they should be.

Dave

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Re: Printing a log from the Prodigy Voice

I don't use the Prodigy meter so can't help you there, but I think three

strips per day for a Type 1 (or Type 2 who uses insulin) is crazy!

It's also crazy that a meter would not have accompanying diabetes

management software. Even cheap Walmart meters have this capability ...

Can you check their website to see if there's something you can download?

Jen

> Advanced Diabetic Supplies is requesting a log for their records since my

daily strip need is above the guidelines for insulin dependent diabetics (3 per

day!).

>

> So, how can I do this, assuming I can, with my sighted wife's assistance of

course?

>

> Thanks.

>

> Dave

>

April 21, 2011

at the time I raised the issue that with many diabetics experiencing visual

difficulties whether or not a result of the diabetes I advised that them

that it was unrealistic to expect hand written documents to be submitted and

that if they expected compliance they needed to develop an on line mechanism

for collecting this data. I guess this is a prime example as to the lack of

sensitivity to the needs of many diabetics.

Chuck

Printing a log from the Prodigy Voice

Advanced Diabetic Supplies is requesting a log for their records since my

daily strip need is above the guidelines for insulin dependent diabetics

(3

per day!).

So, how can I do this, assuming I can, with my sighted wife's assistance

of

course?

Thanks.

Dave

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April 21, 2011

at the time I raised the issue that with many diabetics experiencing visual

difficulties whether or not a result of the diabetes I advised that them

that it was unrealistic to expect hand written documents to be submitted and

that if they expected compliance they needed to develop an on line mechanism

for collecting this data. I guess this is a prime example as to the lack of

sensitivity to the needs of many diabetics.

Chuck

Printing a log from the Prodigy Voice

Advanced Diabetic Supplies is requesting a log for their records since my

daily strip need is above the guidelines for insulin dependent diabetics

(3

per day!).

So, how can I do this, assuming I can, with my sighted wife's assistance

of

course?

Thanks.

Dave

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April 21, 2011

at the time I raised the issue that with many diabetics experiencing visual

difficulties whether or not a result of the diabetes I advised that them

that it was unrealistic to expect hand written documents to be submitted and

that if they expected compliance they needed to develop an on line mechanism

for collecting this data. I guess this is a prime example as to the lack of

sensitivity to the needs of many diabetics.

Chuck

Printing a log from the Prodigy Voice

Advanced Diabetic Supplies is requesting a log for their records since my

daily strip need is above the guidelines for insulin dependent diabetics

(3

per day!).

So, how can I do this, assuming I can, with my sighted wife's assistance

of

course?

Thanks.

Dave

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April 21, 2011

I basically told my supplier that I wasn't going to send them a hand written

log. They know I am blind, and I of course repeated this to the customer service

person. I really wonder sometimes about people. She still wanted me to fill out

a log.

But this is one of the things we're trying to get squared away with DDI

(manufacture's of the Prodigy Voice). They need to get their log software out to

us in an accessible form. We're all baffled why it is so difficult, and I can

only conclude that we simply do not constitute enough earning potential for them

to pay much attention to us.

I will eventually need to send my supplier a log since Medicare requires them to

be able to justify strip quantities that exceed the recommended daily usage (3

strips per day for a type 1). If Prodigy can't get this software out to us, I'm

very likely going with the other meter called the Solo V2.

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Printing a log from the Prodigy Voice

Advanced Diabetic Supplies is requesting a log for their records since my

daily strip need is above the guidelines for insulin dependent diabetics

(3

per day!).

So, how can I do this, assuming I can, with my sighted wife's assistance

of

course?

Thanks.

Dave

--

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April 26, 2011

Dave, do you know who makes the Solo V2 meter, and is there a website to

read about it?

Arlene

Printing a log from the Prodigy Voice

Advanced Diabetic Supplies is requesting a log for their records since my

daily strip need is above the guidelines for insulin dependent diabetics

(3

per day!).

So, how can I do this, assuming I can, with my sighted wife's assistance

of

course?

Thanks.

Dave

--

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April 26, 2011

Dave, do you know who makes the Solo V2 meter, and is there a website to

read about it?

Arlene

Printing a log from the Prodigy Voice

Advanced Diabetic Supplies is requesting a log for their records since my

daily strip need is above the guidelines for insulin dependent diabetics

(3

per day!).

So, how can I do this, assuming I can, with my sighted wife's assistance

of

course?

Thanks.

Dave

--

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April 26, 2011

Dave, do you know who makes the Solo V2 meter, and is there a website to

read about it?

Arlene

Printing a log from the Prodigy Voice

Advanced Diabetic Supplies is requesting a log for their records since my

daily strip need is above the guidelines for insulin dependent diabetics

(3

per day!).

So, how can I do this, assuming I can, with my sighted wife's assistance

of

course?

Thanks.

Dave

--

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April 26, 2011

I should be able to come up with it. The owner is actually a member of

blind-diabetics. Perhaps he'll chime in.

Dave

" ...In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the

world. " [ 16:33]

Printing a log from the Prodigy Voice

Advanced Diabetic Supplies is requesting a log for their records since my

daily strip need is above the guidelines for insulin dependent diabetics

(3

per day!).

So, how can I do this, assuming I can, with my sighted wife's assistance

of

course?

Thanks.

Dave

--

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April 26, 2011

I really think we should do something to voice our opinion to meter

manufacturers. being totally blind a meter that can not print a log is out of

the question, out the door, not even a consideration. it is like having a car

with no tires. one without the other is a very strong no go. the manufacturer

pushing out their product without all the working parts is criminal. prodigy are

a huge disappointment. I fell into that trap. believed it was a good meter, made

the purchase, then later disappointed. with no source to purchase the strips in

Canada and no method to print a log. now I am out of pocket and had to purchase

another meter . an expensive lesson to learn and I don't want anyone else to

fall into that trap. be sure to ask all the right questions before you make the

purchase. don't end up with a looser with a hole in the bank account like I did.

and make sure you ask does your voice meter have a print out. my doctors office

will print with some meters but not a voice meter. so buyer beware. from

Canada

Printing a log from the Prodigy Voice

Advanced Diabetic Supplies is requesting a log for their records since my

daily strip need is above the guidelines for insulin dependent diabetics

(3

per day!).

So, how can I do this, assuming I can, with my sighted wife's assistance

of

course?

Thanks.

Dave

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