Guest guest Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Hi, Everyone, I am using the Acucheck Voice Mate. It is the talking one. Do any of you use something different? For that matter, is there any other talking meter on the market? I have seen meters used by sighted people that I know and they are so small compared to the one that I have. Mine comes in two parts and I have had to send it back and get a new part twice now. I do have to say that the company is good about sending replacement parts and solution. I only have Medicare at this point and I wish the strips and the lancets weren't so expensive. At this point I don't have drug coverage, but that's another story. Re: Introduction > > > : > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't fly with > > > *snip* > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 , 1. MediCare should be paying for at least part of the cost of your strips. Call MediCare and find out what you have to do in order for that to happen. 2. the other company that makes a talking glucose meter is the One Touch. Both of these machne have problems-neither is perfect and both are bigger and take more time to process a blood sample than the nice little ones that you are seeing advertised on TV. We all keep hoping for a smaller, faster one that will not require a finger stick. Supposedly they are working on that! Re: Meters Hi, Everyone, I am using the Acucheck Voice Mate. It is the talking one. Do any of you use something different? For that matter, is there any other talking meter on the market? I have seen meters used by sighted people that I know and they are so small compared to the one that I have. Mine comes in two parts and I have had to send it back and get a new part twice now. I do have to say that the company is good about sending replacement parts and solution. I only have Medicare at this point and I wish the strips and the lancets weren't so expensive. At this point I don't have drug coverage, but that's another story. Re: Introduction > > > : > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't fly with > > > *snip* > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 , 1. MediCare should be paying for at least part of the cost of your strips. Call MediCare and find out what you have to do in order for that to happen. 2. the other company that makes a talking glucose meter is the One Touch. Both of these machne have problems-neither is perfect and both are bigger and take more time to process a blood sample than the nice little ones that you are seeing advertised on TV. We all keep hoping for a smaller, faster one that will not require a finger stick. Supposedly they are working on that! Re: Meters Hi, Everyone, I am using the Acucheck Voice Mate. It is the talking one. Do any of you use something different? For that matter, is there any other talking meter on the market? I have seen meters used by sighted people that I know and they are so small compared to the one that I have. Mine comes in two parts and I have had to send it back and get a new part twice now. I do have to say that the company is good about sending replacement parts and solution. I only have Medicare at this point and I wish the strips and the lancets weren't so expensive. At this point I don't have drug coverage, but that's another story. Re: Introduction > > > : > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't fly with > > > *snip* > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi, One touch have a replacement for the profile. They said that if someone call with problems with the profile, they will replace it with a one touch altra smart meter. She told me that it will work with the digi-voice. Otis At 05:34 PM 8/16/2005, you wrote: >, >1. MediCare should be paying for at least part of the cost of your strips. >Call MediCare and find out what you have to do in order for that to happen. >2. the other company that makes a talking glucose meter is the One Touch. >Both of these machne have problems-neither is perfect and both are bigger >and take more time to process a blood sample than the nice little ones that >you are seeing advertised on TV. >We all keep hoping for a smaller, faster one that will not require a finger >stick. Supposedly they are working on that! > > Re: Meters > >Hi, Everyone, > >I am using the Acucheck Voice Mate. It is the talking one. Do any of you >use something different? For that matter, is there any other talking meter >on the market? I have seen meters used by sighted people that I know and >they are so small compared to the one that I have. Mine comes in two parts >and I have had to send it back and get a new part twice now. I do have to >say that the company is good about sending replacement parts and solution. >I only have Medicare at this point and I wish the strips and the lancets >weren't so expensive. At this point I don't have drug coverage, but that's >another story. > > > Re: Introduction > > > > > > : > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't fly with > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Does the OneTouch UltraSmart really work with the speech? I have an UltraSmart and an Ultra, but wasn't aware of any speech box that would work with them. Jen Re: Introduction > > > > > > : > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't fly > > with > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Does the OneTouch UltraSmart really work with the speech? I have an UltraSmart and an Ultra, but wasn't aware of any speech box that would work with them. Jen Re: Introduction > > > > > > : > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't fly > > with > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi, That's what the lady at lifescan told me. She told me that it will work with the one touch altra smart. This was about a half of hour ago. She said that it will be replacing the one touch profile. She said that it's just a up grade. Otis At 08:23 PM 8/16/2005, you wrote: >Does the OneTouch UltraSmart really work with the speech? I have an >UltraSmart and an Ultra, but wasn't aware of any speech box that would work >with them. > >Jen > Re: Introduction > > > > > > > > > : > > > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't fly > > > with > > > > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi, That's what the lady at lifescan told me. She told me that it will work with the one touch altra smart. This was about a half of hour ago. She said that it will be replacing the one touch profile. She said that it's just a up grade. Otis At 08:23 PM 8/16/2005, you wrote: >Does the OneTouch UltraSmart really work with the speech? I have an >UltraSmart and an Ultra, but wasn't aware of any speech box that would work >with them. > >Jen > Re: Introduction > > > > > > > > > : > > > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't fly > > > with > > > > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 The only life scan models that support the speach boxe are the one touch basic, profile, and sure step. If a life scan rep told you otherwise, they are misinformed. Trust me, I been using life scan for nearly 20 years and know the products grin. Regards, Re: Introduction > > > > > > : > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't fly > > with > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 if this is true, I will be jumping for joy! I am going to call them tomorrow and find out! Did she say when it will be ready to use? Regards, Re: Introduction > > > > > > > > > : > > > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't fly > > > with > > > > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 , Could you let me know what you find out? I have some vision so don't use any speech at the moment, but on the UltraSmart all I can see is the very large test results it displays, none of the menus or graphs you can use to track everything. If speech does work with it, I'd like to get the speech box. Then all I'd need is a Lantus pen and everything would be accessible to me. <grin> Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 , Could you let me know what you find out? I have some vision so don't use any speech at the moment, but on the UltraSmart all I can see is the very large test results it displays, none of the menus or graphs you can use to track everything. If speech does work with it, I'd like to get the speech box. Then all I'd need is a Lantus pen and everything would be accessible to me. <grin> Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 There is a watch available which does not require a finger stick but the cost of batteries is prohibitive. Also, from what I have been told, you receive a shock when it checks the sugar level. I guess I would rather have the finger stick. Re: Introduction > > > > > > : > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't fly with > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 There is a watch available which does not require a finger stick but the cost of batteries is prohibitive. Also, from what I have been told, you receive a shock when it checks the sugar level. I guess I would rather have the finger stick. Re: Introduction > > > > > > : > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't fly with > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi , Well I just called them again to verify if this was true and this other rep told me that it will not work with the digi-voice. They wasn't for sure because they don't have too much to do with it. So I will call the company that makes the digi-voice tomorrow to see if they made one for the one touch altra smart. Otis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi Otis. Keep me updated on this. I seriously am wondering if the one rep misspoke. As long as I have been with life scan, the only models to have the voice box have been the basic, sure step, and profile. Regards, Re: Meters Hi , Well I just called them again to verify if this was true and this other rep told me that it will not work with the digi-voice. They wasn't for sure because they don't have too much to do with it. So I will call the company that makes the digi-voice tomorrow to see if they made one for the one touch altra smart. Otis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Otis, I do not think there is anaything which will work with the Ultra meters. It is sad because the Ultra meters are really quite good and reliable. Crystal, my sighted wife, uses the Ultra Smart and really likes it. She also has th eUltra One Touch. If you find a speech unit for the Ultras please let me know... Cy, the Ancient okie...----Original Message----- From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Otis Blue Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 9:20 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: Meters Hi , Well I just called them again to verify if this was true and this other rep told me that it will not work with the digi-voice. They wasn't for sure because they don't have too much to do with it. So I will call the company that makes the digi-voice tomorrow to see if they made one for the one touch altra smart. Otis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Would you please send a little more information on the watch? If you take the blood samples as often as you really should the cost of those strips is also prohibitive, probably just about $100 per month. Cy, the Ancient okie... Re: Meters There is a watch available which does not require a finger stick but the cost of batteries is prohibitive. Also, from what I have been told, you receive a shock when it checks the sugar level. I guess I would rather have the finger stick. Re: Introduction > > > > > > : > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for those > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't > > fly with > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi, I called the company that makes the digi-voice and askedthem if they will bemaking one for the ultra smart and she told me no because it's not made to be used with the digi-voice. otis At 12:47 PM 8/17/2005, you wrote: >Otis, >I do not think there is anaything which will work with the Ultra meters. >It is sad because the Ultra meters are really quite good and reliable. >Crystal, my sighted wife, uses the Ultra Smart and really likes it. She >also has th eUltra One Touch. >If you find a speech unit for the Ultras please let me know... >Cy, the Ancient okie...----Original Message----- >From: blind-diabetics >[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Otis Blue >Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 9:20 PM >To: blind-diabetics >Subject: Re: Meters > > >Hi , > >Well I just called them again to verify if this was true and this >other rep told me that it will not work with the digi-voice. They >wasn't for sure because they don't have too much to do with it. So I >will call the company that makes the digi-voice tomorrow to see if >they made one for the one touch altra smart. > >Otis > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi, I called the company that makes the digi-voice and askedthem if they will bemaking one for the ultra smart and she told me no because it's not made to be used with the digi-voice. otis At 12:47 PM 8/17/2005, you wrote: >Otis, >I do not think there is anaything which will work with the Ultra meters. >It is sad because the Ultra meters are really quite good and reliable. >Crystal, my sighted wife, uses the Ultra Smart and really likes it. She >also has th eUltra One Touch. >If you find a speech unit for the Ultras please let me know... >Cy, the Ancient okie...----Original Message----- >From: blind-diabetics >[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Otis Blue >Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2005 9:20 PM >To: blind-diabetics >Subject: Re: Meters > > >Hi , > >Well I just called them again to verify if this was true and this >other rep told me that it will not work with the digi-voice. They >wasn't for sure because they don't have too much to do with it. So I >will call the company that makes the digi-voice tomorrow to see if >they made one for the one touch altra smart. > >Otis > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 I will see what I can find out. It's been some time since I have heard anything, but I will check to see if I can find out anything from the nurse educator that taught me how to use my meter. It may take a little while, but I will do my best. If I recall, it worked by measuring the acidity of the skin, but don't quote me on that. I'll get back to you. Re: Introduction > > > > > > > > > : > > > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for > those > > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't > > > fly > with > > > > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 I will see what I can find out. It's been some time since I have heard anything, but I will check to see if I can find out anything from the nurse educator that taught me how to use my meter. It may take a little while, but I will do my best. If I recall, it worked by measuring the acidity of the skin, but don't quote me on that. I'll get back to you. Re: Introduction > > > > > > > > > : > > > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for > those > > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't > > > fly > with > > > > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 I will see what I can find out. It's been some time since I have heard anything, but I will check to see if I can find out anything from the nurse educator that taught me how to use my meter. It may take a little while, but I will do my best. If I recall, it worked by measuring the acidity of the skin, but don't quote me on that. I'll get back to you. Re: Introduction > > > > > > > > > : > > > > > > Glad you're with us, as I said. > > > > > > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of > > > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for > those > > > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't > > > fly > with > > > > > > > > > *snip* > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 BTW Cy Dr. Bernstein reviews all the latest glucose devices in his latest book diabetes solution revised 2003 and shows medically adn scientifically why they don't work. Regards, Re: Introduction >> > >> > >> > : >> > >> > Glad you're with us, as I said. >> > >> > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of >> > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for > those >> > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't >> > fly > with >> > >> > >> > *snip* >> > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 BTW Cy Dr. Bernstein reviews all the latest glucose devices in his latest book diabetes solution revised 2003 and shows medically adn scientifically why they don't work. Regards, Re: Introduction >> > >> > >> > : >> > >> > Glad you're with us, as I said. >> > >> > Holy Mother! 450! 500 landed me in the hospital! I've heard of >> > individuals who had a bG level of 450 mg/dl (that's 25 mmol for > those >> > outside the U.S.) and who didn't notice. But that sure wouldn't >> > fly > with >> > >> > >> > *snip* >> > >> > >> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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