Re: talking glucometer

[Guest guest]

We've been struggling with this very thing, and have just found out about a

program - the Ontario Monitoring for Health Program - through the CDA that might

cover. They cover 75% for the talking meter and strips. After several months and

many calls, and even special application to OHIP - nothing else seemed to work,

but there is promise in this program anyway.

An income tax medical deduction is an option, but you need to have a pretty high

minimum amount to claim before it counts (3% of your income or $1900 for 2007).

That represents a pretty large number of strips, and then it is only a

deduction, most wouldn't get a lot back. If most of your prescriptions are

covered by a plan, except for the strips, you'd have to use a heckuva lot of

strips before you can start to claim it.

[Guest guest]

why doesn't anyone try the prodogy?

if you have medicare and medical, with no share of cost, and even if you do you

still may not have to pay a thing

it's worth a shot, you can't possibly loose anything

sugar

Sugar Says:

People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is

out,

But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a

light shining from within.

Re: talking glucometer

We've been struggling with this very thing, and have just found out about a

program - the Ontario Monitoring for Health Program - through the CDA that might

cover. They cover 75% for the talking meter and strips. After several months and

many calls, and even special application to OHIP - nothing else seemed to work,

but there is promise in this program anyway.

An income tax medical deduction is an option, but you need to have a pretty

high minimum amount to claim before it counts (3% of your income or $1900 for

2007). That represents a pretty large number of strips, and then it is only a

deduction, most wouldn't get a lot back. If most of your prescriptions are

covered by a plan, except for the strips, you'd have to use a heckuva lot of

strips before you can start to claim it.

[Guest guest]

Hi Sugar, there is no talking meter approved for use in Canada, including the

Prodigy. Once it is approved for use in Canada, it would be covered by our

insurance plans, but that could be months or even years before that could happen

- bureaucratic wheels move very slowly. Until then we pay for it ourselves.

That's not such a big deal if you don't have any other coverage, and would be

paying for it anyway. But very annoying, and adds up, if everything else is

covered, except for this.

>>>>Sugar asked: why doesn't anyone try the prodogy?

if you have medicare and medical, with no share of cost, and even if you do you

still may not have to pay a thing

it's worth a shot, you can't possibly loose anything

sugar

[Guest guest]

I was not aware that you were talking about Canada, oh, so forgive me, but if I

could, I would get one for you...smile...

Sugar

Sugar Says:

People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is

out,

But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a

light shining from within.

Re: talking glucometer

Hi Sugar, there is no talking meter approved for use in Canada, including the

Prodigy. Once it is approved for use in Canada, it would be covered by our

insurance plans, but that could be months or even years before that could happen

- bureaucratic wheels move very slowly. Until then we pay for it ourselves.

That's not such a big deal if you don't have any other coverage, and would be

paying for it anyway. But very annoying, and adds up, if everything else is

covered, except for this.

>>>>Sugar asked: why doesn't anyone try the prodogy?

if you have medicare and medical, with no share of cost, and even if you do

you still may not have to pay a thing

it's worth a shot, you can't possibly loose anything

sugar

[Guest guest]

No problem, Sugar. I'd have no problem if you wanted to send me one, as well as

a monthly supply of strips while you're at it *grin*

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

This is great news if CDA will do it, otherwise, income tax is the only way.

The 3 percent is across the board in Canada. You obviously need more

because you have a larger income, so need more than $1900. I know for

myself, my husband And I have a ton of medical and it does not take us long

to make it worthwhile to claim. Thanks for the update on the CDA thing.

You, I, and everyone else wishes Health Canada would hurry up. Smile but for

me I figure my health is worth a few bucks.

Ruth

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 4:20 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: talking glucometer

Hi Sugar, there is no talking meter approved for use in Canada, including

the Prodigy. Once it is approved for use in Canada, it would be covered by

our insurance plans, but that could be months or even years before that

could happen - bureaucratic wheels move very slowly. Until then we pay for

it ourselves. That's not such a big deal if you don't have any other

coverage, and would be paying for it anyway. But very annoying, and adds up,

if everything else is covered, except for this.

>>>>Sugar asked: why doesn't anyone try the prodogy?

if you have medicare and medical, with no share of cost, and even if you do

you still may not have to pay a thing

it's worth a shot, you can't possibly loose anything

sugar

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

This is great news if CDA will do it, otherwise, income tax is the only way.

The 3 percent is across the board in Canada. You obviously need more

because you have a larger income, so need more than $1900. I know for

myself, my husband And I have a ton of medical and it does not take us long

to make it worthwhile to claim. Thanks for the update on the CDA thing.

You, I, and everyone else wishes Health Canada would hurry up. Smile but for

me I figure my health is worth a few bucks.

Ruth

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 4:20 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: talking glucometer

Hi Sugar, there is no talking meter approved for use in Canada, including

the Prodigy. Once it is approved for use in Canada, it would be covered by

our insurance plans, but that could be months or even years before that

could happen - bureaucratic wheels move very slowly. Until then we pay for

it ourselves. That's not such a big deal if you don't have any other

coverage, and would be paying for it anyway. But very annoying, and adds up,

if everything else is covered, except for this.

>>>>Sugar asked: why doesn't anyone try the prodogy?

if you have medicare and medical, with no share of cost, and even if you do

you still may not have to pay a thing

it's worth a shot, you can't possibly loose anything

sugar

[Guest guest]

, if I could I would, really

Sugar

Sugar Says:

People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is

out,

But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a

light shining from within.

Re: talking glucometer

No problem, Sugar. I'd have no problem if you wanted to send me one, as well

as a monthly supply of strips while you're at it *grin*

[Guest guest]

Dave,

Call one of the distributors recommened by ruth. They will b able to find

ouot just what your regular insurance covers after Medicarre.

Re: talking glucometer

Yes, I have Medicare, as well as a supplement of some kind. But, I think

that covers other things, but I'm not really too sure what. Diabetic

supplies are treated differently, so I don't think the regular prescription

plan is involved. but again, I just don't know for sure.

Dave

Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog:

http://www.authorda <http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/>

vidbond.blogspot.com/

Re: talking glucometer

Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy?

[Guest guest]

Dave,

Call one of the distributors recommened by ruth. They will b able to find

ouot just what your regular insurance covers after Medicarre.

Re: talking glucometer

Yes, I have Medicare, as well as a supplement of some kind. But, I think

that covers other things, but I'm not really too sure what. Diabetic

supplies are treated differently, so I don't think the regular prescription

plan is involved. but again, I just don't know for sure.

Dave

Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog:

http://www.authorda <http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/>

vidbond.blogspot.com/

Re: talking glucometer

Who is the distributor or manufactor of the Prodogy?

[Guest guest]

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received the

other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But they will

only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and he's not, so what

a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's where I started back in

May when I started this project, I just didn't know the name of the program

then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in our future here, at least

until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he would

have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim. We are

lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other expenses

because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to counting

the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit what's pitched,

and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the blessings (and beeps) that

we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it is

indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received the

other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But they will

only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and he's not, so what

a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's where I started back in

May when I started this project, I just didn't know the name of the program

then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in our future here, at least

until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he would

have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim. We are

lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other expenses

because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to counting

the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit what's pitched,

and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the blessings (and beeps) that

we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it is

indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have to say that is awfully shortsighted of the CDA. How are your strips

covered now?

Ruth

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 8:42 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: talking glucometer

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received

the other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But

they will only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and

he's not, so what a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's

where I started back in May when I started this project, I just didn't know

the name of the program then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in

our future here, at least until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves

this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he

would have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim.

We are lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other

expenses because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to

counting the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit

what's pitched, and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the

blessings (and beeps) that we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it

is indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I have to say that is awfully shortsighted of the CDA. How are your strips

covered now?

Ruth

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2008 8:42 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: talking glucometer

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received

the other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But

they will only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and

he's not, so what a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's

where I started back in May when I started this project, I just didn't know

the name of the program then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in

our future here, at least until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves

this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he

would have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim.

We are lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other

expenses because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to

counting the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit

what's pitched, and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the

blessings (and beeps) that we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it

is indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

It is indeed short sighted, isn't it. Right now Larry uses a Contour, so strips

are covered under my work insurance plan. He doesn't want to be dependent on me

coming home to read his results to him, so he is going to start using the

Accucheck Compact again and those strips are also covered under my plan. He gets

so many errors with that one though, very frustrating, but it is what it is I

suppose.

Re: talking glucometer

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received

the other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But

they will only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and

he's not, so what a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's

where I started back in May when I started this project, I just didn't know

the name of the program then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in

our future here, at least until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves

this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he

would have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim.

We are lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other

expenses because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to

counting the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit

what's pitched, and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the

blessings (and beeps) that we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it

is indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

It is indeed short sighted, isn't it. Right now Larry uses a Contour, so strips

are covered under my work insurance plan. He doesn't want to be dependent on me

coming home to read his results to him, so he is going to start using the

Accucheck Compact again and those strips are also covered under my plan. He gets

so many errors with that one though, very frustrating, but it is what it is I

suppose.

Re: talking glucometer

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received

the other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But

they will only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and

he's not, so what a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's

where I started back in May when I started this project, I just didn't know

the name of the program then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in

our future here, at least until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves

this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he

would have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim.

We are lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other

expenses because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to

counting the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit

what's pitched, and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the

blessings (and beeps) that we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it

is indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

As has mentioned here, we are suspending our attempt to convince either

health Canada or the Canadian Diabetic Association that I am entitled to benifit

from a program which allows blind diabetics to enjoy partial financial recovery

toward the purchase of a talking glucometer. As a type 2 diabetic who is not

insulin dependent. I remain at increased risk for kidney disease, heart attacks

and other serious health issues and a talking glucometer would assist me in

better managing my disease, thus lowering the risk of afore mentioned

complications. However, at this time, our country would apparently prefer to pay

for treatment for one of these complications should it arise, rather than

support me in my effort to forestall or perhaps prevent any or all of them. To

me, this makes no sense, but here in Canada, we simply have no one lobbying

against such indifference, not to mention such a deplorable lack of anything

approaching logic. So I've decided to purchase my own Prodigy and my own strips,

until such a time when/if health Canada chooses to recognize the fact that blind

diabetics whether Insulin dependent or on oral meds, need audible devices in

order to independently test their blood sugar.

For any Canadian members who face the same situation, and like me ar fortunate

enough to have a group insurance policy through work, I do have one idea for

cushioning the cost, which I'll pass along here in the hope that it might help

someone else. My current, non-talking meter and strips are covered through

insurance. So, when is home, or we're out together, I'll use the silent

meter, employing the Prodigy only when isn't here to read the screen. I

think I can get used to any variation between the two meters, and, with my

method, defray the cost of strips to some degree.

Ok, this is me, climbing down from my soapbox and returning you to more

pleasurable pursuits.

Larry

Re: talking glucometer

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received

the other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But

they will only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and

he's not, so what a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's

where I started back in May when I started this project, I just didn't know

the name of the program then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in

our future here, at least until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves

this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he

would have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim.

We are lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other

expenses because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to

counting the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit

what's pitched, and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the

blessings (and beeps) that we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it

is indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

As has mentioned here, we are suspending our attempt to convince either

health Canada or the Canadian Diabetic Association that I am entitled to benifit

from a program which allows blind diabetics to enjoy partial financial recovery

toward the purchase of a talking glucometer. As a type 2 diabetic who is not

insulin dependent. I remain at increased risk for kidney disease, heart attacks

and other serious health issues and a talking glucometer would assist me in

better managing my disease, thus lowering the risk of afore mentioned

complications. However, at this time, our country would apparently prefer to pay

for treatment for one of these complications should it arise, rather than

support me in my effort to forestall or perhaps prevent any or all of them. To

me, this makes no sense, but here in Canada, we simply have no one lobbying

against such indifference, not to mention such a deplorable lack of anything

approaching logic. So I've decided to purchase my own Prodigy and my own strips,

until such a time when/if health Canada chooses to recognize the fact that blind

diabetics whether Insulin dependent or on oral meds, need audible devices in

order to independently test their blood sugar.

For any Canadian members who face the same situation, and like me ar fortunate

enough to have a group insurance policy through work, I do have one idea for

cushioning the cost, which I'll pass along here in the hope that it might help

someone else. My current, non-talking meter and strips are covered through

insurance. So, when is home, or we're out together, I'll use the silent

meter, employing the Prodigy only when isn't here to read the screen. I

think I can get used to any variation between the two meters, and, with my

method, defray the cost of strips to some degree.

Ok, this is me, climbing down from my soapbox and returning you to more

pleasurable pursuits.

Larry

Re: talking glucometer

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received

the other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But

they will only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and

he's not, so what a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's

where I started back in May when I started this project, I just didn't know

the name of the program then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in

our future here, at least until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves

this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he

would have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim.

We are lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other

expenses because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to

counting the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit

what's pitched, and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the

blessings (and beeps) that we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it

is indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

As has mentioned here, we are suspending our attempt to convince either

health Canada or the Canadian Diabetic Association that I am entitled to benifit

from a program which allows blind diabetics to enjoy partial financial recovery

toward the purchase of a talking glucometer. As a type 2 diabetic who is not

insulin dependent. I remain at increased risk for kidney disease, heart attacks

and other serious health issues and a talking glucometer would assist me in

better managing my disease, thus lowering the risk of afore mentioned

complications. However, at this time, our country would apparently prefer to pay

for treatment for one of these complications should it arise, rather than

support me in my effort to forestall or perhaps prevent any or all of them. To

me, this makes no sense, but here in Canada, we simply have no one lobbying

against such indifference, not to mention such a deplorable lack of anything

approaching logic. So I've decided to purchase my own Prodigy and my own strips,

until such a time when/if health Canada chooses to recognize the fact that blind

diabetics whether Insulin dependent or on oral meds, need audible devices in

order to independently test their blood sugar.

For any Canadian members who face the same situation, and like me ar fortunate

enough to have a group insurance policy through work, I do have one idea for

cushioning the cost, which I'll pass along here in the hope that it might help

someone else. My current, non-talking meter and strips are covered through

insurance. So, when is home, or we're out together, I'll use the silent

meter, employing the Prodigy only when isn't here to read the screen. I

think I can get used to any variation between the two meters, and, with my

method, defray the cost of strips to some degree.

Ok, this is me, climbing down from my soapbox and returning you to more

pleasurable pursuits.

Larry

Re: talking glucometer

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received

the other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But

they will only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and

he's not, so what a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's

where I started back in May when I started this project, I just didn't know

the name of the program then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in

our future here, at least until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves

this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he

would have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim.

We are lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other

expenses because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to

counting the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit

what's pitched, and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the

blessings (and beeps) that we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it

is indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

HI Larry,

Man, you'd think something so obviously logical should go through any

bureaucratic channels quickly. Did I say that? Hmm? Sadly, the US government

is also equally as idiotic far too often. I was thinking of responding with the

suggestion to only use the Prodigy meter/strips when you are by yourself, but

then you mentioned that would be your strategy.

Surely, Canada will figure out it's less costly to prevent than cure--there's

always hope!

Dave

Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog:

http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/

Re: talking glucometer

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received

the other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But

they will only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and

he's not, so what a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's

where I started back in May when I started this project, I just didn't know

the name of the program then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in

our future here, at least until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves

this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he

would have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim.

We are lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other

expenses because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to

counting the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit

what's pitched, and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the

blessings (and beeps) that we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it

is indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

HI Larry,

Man, you'd think something so obviously logical should go through any

bureaucratic channels quickly. Did I say that? Hmm? Sadly, the US government

is also equally as idiotic far too often. I was thinking of responding with the

suggestion to only use the Prodigy meter/strips when you are by yourself, but

then you mentioned that would be your strategy.

Surely, Canada will figure out it's less costly to prevent than cure--there's

always hope!

Dave

Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog:

http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/

Re: talking glucometer

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received

the other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But

they will only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and

he's not, so what a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's

where I started back in May when I started this project, I just didn't know

the name of the program then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in

our future here, at least until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves

this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he

would have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim.

We are lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other

expenses because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to

counting the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit

what's pitched, and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the

blessings (and beeps) that we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it

is indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

HI Larry,

Man, you'd think something so obviously logical should go through any

bureaucratic channels quickly. Did I say that? Hmm? Sadly, the US government

is also equally as idiotic far too often. I was thinking of responding with the

suggestion to only use the Prodigy meter/strips when you are by yourself, but

then you mentioned that would be your strategy.

Surely, Canada will figure out it's less costly to prevent than cure--there's

always hope!

Dave

Writing and speaking for a Higher purpose. Visit my blog:

http://www.authordavidbond.blogspot.com/

Re: talking glucometer

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received

the other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But

they will only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and

he's not, so what a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's

where I started back in May when I started this project, I just didn't know

the name of the program then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in

our future here, at least until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves

this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he

would have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim.

We are lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other

expenses because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to

counting the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit

what's pitched, and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the

blessings (and beeps) that we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it

is indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

I agree Dave, there is always hope, and Ruth says that approval is in the works.

I've just reached the point where I feel that since I can't do much about having

diabetes, I can at least take steps to control it in the most proactive way

possible.

I know you sure are right about bureaucracy in the States. Before enjoying the

questionable cooperation of Canadian bureaucrats, I spent the first 50 years of

my life exchanging views with American bureaucrats. When you live in 2 different

countries during your lifetime, you learn that they build bureaucrats the same

on both sides of the border. I wonder when I'll learn once and for all that

logic and bureaucracy never go together.

Ah well, I can look forward to owning a Prodigy and fortunately we can afford

it. That is indeed a fine thing.

Larry

Larry Naessens

Vinyl Trans4mations

A Division of Jalana Enterprises

Bradford, Ontario

Phone:

Vinyl Trans4mations, a Burn Above the Rest

At Vinyl Trans4mations, we turn old records and tapes into brand new CDs that

you can listen to for a lifetime. Visit us at www.vinylguycafe.com. We welcome

all of your enquiries by phone or email. Before sending us your media, please

contact us for important shipping instructions.

Re: talking glucometer

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received

the other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But

they will only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and

he's not, so what a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's

where I started back in May when I started this project, I just didn't know

the name of the program then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in

our future here, at least until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves

this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he

would have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim.

We are lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other

expenses because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to

counting the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit

what's pitched, and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the

blessings (and beeps) that we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it

is indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

I agree Dave, there is always hope, and Ruth says that approval is in the works.

I've just reached the point where I feel that since I can't do much about having

diabetes, I can at least take steps to control it in the most proactive way

possible.

I know you sure are right about bureaucracy in the States. Before enjoying the

questionable cooperation of Canadian bureaucrats, I spent the first 50 years of

my life exchanging views with American bureaucrats. When you live in 2 different

countries during your lifetime, you learn that they build bureaucrats the same

on both sides of the border. I wonder when I'll learn once and for all that

logic and bureaucracy never go together.

Ah well, I can look forward to owning a Prodigy and fortunately we can afford

it. That is indeed a fine thing.

Larry

Larry Naessens

Vinyl Trans4mations

A Division of Jalana Enterprises

Bradford, Ontario

Phone:

Vinyl Trans4mations, a Burn Above the Rest

At Vinyl Trans4mations, we turn old records and tapes into brand new CDs that

you can listen to for a lifetime. Visit us at www.vinylguycafe.com. We welcome

all of your enquiries by phone or email. Before sending us your media, please

contact us for important shipping instructions.

Re: talking glucometer

We are very disappointed. I was filling out the form that we just received

the other day from the CDA for that program which covers the meters. But

they will only cover a talking meter if Larry was insulin dependent, and

he's not, so what a letdown! I had forgotten all about this program - it's

where I started back in May when I started this project, I just didn't know

the name of the program then. Round and round we go, and no talking meter in

our future here, at least until Health Canada gets off its duff and approves

this thing.

There is no way we can get anything through income tax either because he

would have to use 12 strips a day, 365 days a year to just be able to claim.

We are lucky that we have other coverage, but just don't have any other

expenses because they covered by that plan.

The only way for him to read his numbers independently is he's back to

counting the beeps on the Accu-chek Compact meter. I guess we just hit

what's pitched, and worse things could happen, so we'll count all the

blessings (and beeps) that we can.

But if anyone is insulin dependent, and needs a talking meter in Canada, it

is indeed covered up to 75% for meter and strips by the CDA program.

[Guest guest]

Ah ha!

The prodigy. That is what I was trying to think of for my friend to get. I

still am using a one touch profile but I can't get

another machine unless mine breaks down and can't be fixed again. But my friend

Terrie has just found out that she has diabetes.

Right now they want to see how she does with just diet and exersise but she

wants a glucometer so that she can keep track of things.

I told her I would send her the information to join this list.

Love and Hugs and the Furry ones.

Anything on the ground is a cat toy. Anything not there yet, will be.

talking glucometer

I am having a senior moment at 48.(grin) What is the name of the latest

talking

glucometer in the U?SA?

Bye for Now :-) {smile} Dave &