AST, Alternative Site Testing can be used with the Prodigy Voice glucometer. They, like other manufacturers, list strong recommendations as to when to use this system over finger pricks. Prodigy Voice states in there literature: "We strongly recommend you do AST ONLY in the following intervals: 1. in a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since the last meal), 2. Two hours or more after taking insulin and 3. Two hours or more after exercise. You can also check their web site: www.prodigymeter.com Kay Townsend, MA Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipients(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. _____ From: visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:visionrehabtherapist-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of EILEEN BRENNAN Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 7:13 AM To: visionrehabtherapist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Possible Junk E-Mail [visionrehabtherapist] Talking glucometers and arm testing Is there a talking glucometer that allows for using blood from a site other than a finger stick - such as an arm? A consumer told me he had heard of such a device, but I do not know of one. Thanks, Eileen Brennan