Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

[Guest guest]

The only things I don't like about the Solo V2 is it's inability to announce the

time when reviewing the history (it only announces the date), and if you lack

sensitivity in your fingertips, the marking on the strips to indicate which end

to place in the meter is very slight. I happen to have 2 brand new Solo V2

meters a representative gave me. But the meters aren't really all that

expensive, so considering a change should have to do with the idiosyncrasys

mentioned above, and coverage of the strips, more than anything else.

Dave

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Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info Dave. I just checked my coverage on Humana.com and the

strips are covered but with a co-pay of $11 where the Prodigy strips have a

zero co-pay. I don’t mind the $11 so much but the fact that no time stamp

is given when reviewing the history wouldn’t be too good so thanks for the

heads up. Guess I’ll have to stick with Prodigy and just bite the bullet

and order a newer model. That’s fully covered as well so no problem there

but I’m pretty annoyed with the way they handled my situation. Thanks

again.

Rick

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:52 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

The only things I don't like about the Solo V2 is it's inability to announce

the time when reviewing the history (it only announces the date), and if you

lack sensitivity in your fingertips, the marking on the strips to indicate

which end to place in the meter is very slight. I happen to have 2 brand new

Solo V2 meters a representative gave me. But the meters aren't really all

that expensive, so considering a change should have to do with the

idiosyncrasys mentioned above, and coverage of the strips, more than

anything else.

Dave

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A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Finally got a call back from Prodigy and they are sending me out a new

meter. I’m glad they finally decided to do the right thing although it took

quite a bit of squeaking on my end.

Rick

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:52 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

The only things I don't like about the Solo V2 is it's inability to announce

the time when reviewing the history (it only announces the date), and if you

lack sensitivity in your fingertips, the marking on the strips to indicate

which end to place in the meter is very slight. I happen to have 2 brand new

Solo V2 meters a representative gave me. But the meters aren't really all

that expensive, so considering a change should have to do with the

idiosyncrasys mentioned above, and coverage of the strips, more than

anything else.

Dave

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Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Guess it took the right person to hear about your situation. Glad things worked

out.

Dave

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Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Sometimes you just have to stick to your guns and tell them what time it is.

LOL. But usually they will do the right thing.

Glad you got it straightened out.

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Hi Rick, you use the Prodigy Voice meter? Have you ever used the AutoCode?

________________________________

To: blind-diabetics

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:37 PM

Subject: RE: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

 

Finally got a call back from Prodigy and they are sending me out a new

meter. I’m glad they finally decided to do the right thing although it took

quite a bit of squeaking on my end.

Rick

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:52 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

The only things I don't like about the Solo V2 is it's inability to announce

the time when reviewing the history (it only announces the date), and if you

lack sensitivity in your fingertips, the marking on the strips to indicate

which end to place in the meter is very slight. I happen to have 2 brand new

Solo V2 meters a representative gave me. But the meters aren't really all

that expensive, so considering a change should have to do with the

idiosyncrasys mentioned above, and coverage of the strips, more than

anything else.

Dave

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SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012

A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013

OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013

A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

,

They use the same strips now. If you wanted to get a new/different meter, just

get the Prodigy Voice. If you have sight loss, the Voice announces all functions

and everything in the setup menu is audible. It also has a repeat button. The

AutoCode is very primitive comparatively speaking.

Dave

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A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Hi Dave, thanks for letting me know that. I had tried the AutoCode, a friend of

mine let me try hers. I got the strips for it, but, it seemed to always be way

off. Compared to , Accu-Chek. I'd say about 60mg/dL different.

________________________________

To: blind-diabetics

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 5:16 PM

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

 

,

They use the same strips now. If you wanted to get a new/different meter, just

get the Prodigy Voice. If you have sight loss, the Voice announces all functions

and everything in the setup menu is audible. It also has a repeat button. The

AutoCode is very primitive comparatively speaking.

Dave

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OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013

A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Hi, no, I’ve never used the autoCode but the Prodigy Voice doesn’t require

any coding.

Rick

From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ]

On Behalf Of Phelps

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:28 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Hi Rick, you use the Prodigy Voice meter? Have you ever used the AutoCode?

________________________________

From: Rick Alfaro <rick.alfaro@... <mailto:rick.alfaro%40gmail.com> >

To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:37 PM

Subject: RE: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Finally got a call back from Prodigy and they are sending me out a new

meter. I’m glad they finally decided to do the right thing although it took

quite a bit of squeaking on my end.

Rick

From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of dave Bond

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:52 PM

To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

The only things I don't like about the Solo V2 is it's inability to announce

the time when reviewing the history (it only announces the date), and if you

lack sensitivity in your fingertips, the marking on the strips to indicate

which end to place in the meter is very slight. I happen to have 2 brand new

Solo V2 meters a representative gave me. But the meters aren't really all

that expensive, so considering a change should have to do with the

idiosyncrasys mentioned above, and coverage of the strips, more than

anything else.

Dave

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SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012

A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013

OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013

A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Hi Rick, thanks, I thought so.

________________________________

To: blind-diabetics

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 8:15 PM

Subject: RE: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

 

Hi, no, I’ve never used the autoCode but the Prodigy Voice doesn’t require

any coding.

Rick

From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ]

On Behalf Of Phelps

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 7:28 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Hi Rick, you use the Prodigy Voice meter? Have you ever used the AutoCode?

________________________________

From: Rick Alfaro <rick.alfaro@... <mailto:rick.alfaro%40gmail.com> >

To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:37 PM

Subject: RE: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Finally got a call back from Prodigy and they are sending me out a new

meter. I’m glad they finally decided to do the right thing although it took

quite a bit of squeaking on my end.

Rick

From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of dave Bond

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:52 PM

To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

The only things I don't like about the Solo V2 is it's inability to announce

the time when reviewing the history (it only announces the date), and if you

lack sensitivity in your fingertips, the marking on the strips to indicate

which end to place in the meter is very slight. I happen to have 2 brand new

Solo V2 meters a representative gave me. But the meters aren't really all

that expensive, so considering a change should have to do with the

idiosyncrasys mentioned above, and coverage of the strips, more than

anything else.

Dave

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SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012

A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013

OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013

A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

There will be some differences between meters, and it's possible the Accuchek

meter you used for your comparison is the one giving the more inaccurate data.

Dave

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Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

The Prodigy meters have been using the same strips for a few years now. No

manual coding is necessary. For anyone using a Prodigy meter requiring coding,

you've got a pretty old meter.

Dave

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A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Hi Dave, thanks for telling me that. I had no idea that they used the same test

strips.

________________________________

To: blind-diabetics

Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 5:03 AM

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

 

The Prodigy meters have been using the same strips for a few years now. No

manual coding is necessary. For anyone using a Prodigy meter requiring coding,

you've got a pretty old meter.

Dave

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Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Hi Dave, on another doctors visit, I tested with the AutoCode meter. This test

was extremely off as well.

________________________________

To: blind-diabetics

Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 4:58 AM

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

 

There will be some differences between meters, and it's possible the Accuchek

meter you used for your comparison is the one giving the more inaccurate data.

Dave

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A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Are you saying you compared the Prodigy reading to the lab work result? I found,

when I used the Prodigy meters, they were usually pretty close when the blood

sugar level was somewhere near normal. IF the blood sugar was pretty far from

normal, the allowable difference was greater.

Dave

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A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

I have different stripsfor my zoloV2. Mine you stick the step thing in

first.

Becky

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

The Autocode is the oldest meter made by Prodigy. I would not recommend it

over the Prodigy Voice by any means.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Phelps

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:28 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Hi Rick, you use the Prodigy Voice meter? Have you ever used the AutoCode?

________________________________

From: Rick Alfaro <rick.alfaro@... <mailto:rick.alfaro%40gmail.com> >

To: blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:37 PM

Subject: RE: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Finally got a call back from Prodigy and they are sending me out a new

meter. I’m glad they finally decided to do the right thing although it took

quite a bit of squeaking on my end.

Rick

From: blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of dave Bond

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:52 PM

To: blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

The only things I don't like about the Solo V2 is it's inability to announce

the time when reviewing the history (it only announces the date), and if you

lack sensitivity in your fingertips, the marking on the strips to indicate

which end to place in the meter is very slight. I happen to have 2 brand new

Solo V2 meters a representative gave me. But the meters aren't really all

that expensive, so considering a change should have to do with the

idiosyncrasys mentioned above, and coverage of the strips, more than

anything else.

Dave

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SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012

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OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013

A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Hello, ,

There are two types of meters: One checks the sugar concentration in

whole blood, the other in plasma. I believe the Prodigy meters are,

like many other meters in the United States, based on the whole blood

reading, which will give a different value from the plasma meters.

Dotty

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[Guest guest]

Hi , I know a couple of years ago, my friend who loaned me her Auto Code

meter first of all, she wound up with two different models. I barrowed the older

of the two. Which one are you speaking of?

________________________________

To: blind-diabetics

Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 2:19 PM

Subject: RE: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

 

The Autocode is the oldest meter made by Prodigy. I would not recommend it

over the Prodigy Voice by any means.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Phelps

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:28 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Hi Rick, you use the Prodigy Voice meter? Have you ever used the AutoCode?

________________________________

From: Rick Alfaro <rick.alfaro@... <mailto:rick.alfaro%40gmail.com> >

To: blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:37 PM

Subject: RE: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Finally got a call back from Prodigy and they are sending me out a new

meter. I’m glad they finally decided to do the right thing although it took

quite a bit of squeaking on my end.

Rick

From: blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of dave Bond

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:52 PM

To: blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

The only things I don't like about the Solo V2 is it's inability to announce

the time when reviewing the history (it only announces the date), and if you

lack sensitivity in your fingertips, the marking on the strips to indicate

which end to place in the meter is very slight. I happen to have 2 brand new

Solo V2 meters a representative gave me. But the meters aren't really all

that expensive, so considering a change should have to do with the

idiosyncrasys mentioned above, and coverage of the strips, more than

anything else.

Dave

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SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012

A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013

OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013

A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Hi Dotty, thanks for saying so. In all reality, I hadn't even thought of it.

________________________________

To: blind-diabetics

Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 3:44 PM

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

 

Hello, ,

There are two types of meters: One checks the sugar concentration in

whole blood, the other in plasma. I believe the Prodigy meters are,

like many other meters in the United States, based on the whole blood

reading, which will give a different value from the plasma meters.

Dotty

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[Guest guest]

Hi Becky, thanks, I'll keep it in mind.

________________________________

To: blind-diabetics

Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 8:07 AM

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

 

I have different stripsfor my zoloV2. Mine you stick the step thing in

first.

Becky

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Hi Dave, yes, that's exactly what I'm saying.

________________________________

To: blind-diabetics

Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 7:00 AM

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

 

Are you saying you compared the Prodigy reading to the lab work result? I found,

when I used the Prodigy meters, they were usually pretty close when the blood

sugar level was somewhere near normal. IF the blood sugar was pretty far from

normal, the allowable difference was greater.

Dave

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A TIME TO BUILD -- June, 2012

SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012

A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013

OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013

A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Actually, Pat, the Autocode was the second meter they put out. It was an

improvement over the original one in that it was, well, an autocode meter,

requiring no manual coding.

Dave

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SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012

A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013

OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013

A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

I had (still have) both older advocates. Much prefer the Prodigy Voice as

it is completely accessible. And I trust the results. If I do get a

questionable number, I will do a second test.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Phelps

Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 3:48 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Hi , I know a couple of years ago, my friend who loaned me her Auto

Code meter first of all, she wound up with two different models. I barrowed

the older of the two. Which one are you speaking of?

________________________________

From: Wolf <plawolf@... <mailto:plawolf%40earthlink.net>

>

To: blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 2:19 PM

Subject: RE: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

The Autocode is the oldest meter made by Prodigy. I would not recommend it

over the Prodigy Voice by any means.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Phelps

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 4:28 PM

To: blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Hi Rick, you use the Prodigy Voice meter? Have you ever used the AutoCode?

________________________________

From: Rick Alfaro <rick.alfaro@... <mailto:rick.alfaro%40gmail.com>

<mailto:rick.alfaro%40gmail.com> >

To: blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:37 PM

Subject: RE: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Finally got a call back from Prodigy and they are sending me out a new

meter. I’m glad they finally decided to do the right thing although it took

quite a bit of squeaking on my end.

Rick

From: blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

[mailto:blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of dave Bond

Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 2:52 PM

To: blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

The only things I don't like about the Solo V2 is it's inability to announce

the time when reviewing the history (it only announces the date), and if you

lack sensitivity in your fingertips, the marking on the strips to indicate

which end to place in the meter is very slight. I happen to have 2 brand new

Solo V2 meters a representative gave me. But the meters aren't really all

that expensive, so considering a change should have to do with the

idiosyncrasys mentioned above, and coverage of the strips, more than

anything else.

Dave

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A TIME TO BUILD -- June, 2012

SWEET MUSIC -- October, 2012

A TIME TO HEAL -- February, 2013

OUT OF THE DESERT -- July, 2013

A TIME TO DANCE -- November, 2013

Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick

[Guest guest]

Hi , thanks for letting me know. I don't need an audible meter though.

I'm really looking for one with a large date and time, such as the Prodigy Auto

Code.

________________________________

To: blind-diabetics

Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 6:52 PM

Subject: RE: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

 

I had (still have) both older advocates. Much prefer the Prodigy Voice as

it is completely accessible. And I trust the results. If I do get a

questionable number, I will do a second test.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Phelps

Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 3:48 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Hi , I know a couple of years ago, my friend who loaned me her Auto

Code meter first of all, she wound up with two different models. I barrowed

the older of the two. Which one are you speaking of?

________________________________

From: Wolf <plawolf@... <mailto:plawolf%40earthlink.net>

>

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Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 2:19 PM

Subject: RE: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

The Autocode is the oldest meter made by Prodigy. I would not recommend it

over the Prodigy Voice by any means.

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<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Phelps

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Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Hi Rick, you use the Prodigy Voice meter? Have you ever used the AutoCode?

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Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 12:37 PM

Subject: RE: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

Finally got a call back from Prodigy and they are sending me out a new

meter. I’m glad they finally decided to do the right thing although it took

quite a bit of squeaking on my end.

Rick

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<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of dave Bond

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Subject: Re: Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

The only things I don't like about the Solo V2 is it's inability to announce

the time when reviewing the history (it only announces the date), and if you

lack sensitivity in your fingertips, the marking on the strips to indicate

which end to place in the meter is very slight. I happen to have 2 brand new

Solo V2 meters a representative gave me. But the meters aren't really all

that expensive, so considering a change should have to do with the

idiosyncrasys mentioned above, and coverage of the strips, more than

anything else.

Dave

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Solo V2 VS Prodigy Voice

I currently have a Prodigy voice meter, one of the first ones that came out

a few years ago. When I had my doctor's office call in a script for the

prodigy Voice strips through Walgreens, I was told that those strips were no

longer available. I called prodigy, and was told that all their meters now

use the same Prodigy " no code " strips and that the NDC code is different and

I was given the new code which I then gave to my doctor's office. They

called in the script again, and I received the strips.

Well, it turns out that these new strips don't work in my Prodigy voice. If

I insert one of the older strips that are now expired, the meter turns on

just fine. I called Prodigy again and I'm pretty upset at the way they are

handling this. So far they are not willing to replace my meter. According

to them the newer strips with the different NDC code should work fine but

they do not. Now I'm stuck with 100 strips and a meter that won't work with

them. I've just started using Insulen so I have to be able to get my sugar

readings.

To make a long story short, if I have to buy a new meter or have my

insurance pay for one, I just may switch to a different brand because of the

way Prodigy has chosen to handle this. I know some folks have chosen to go

with the Solo V2 so I'm wondering what the differences are between the 2

meters and if the Solo has any advantages over the Prodigy. Thanks much.

Rick