Hi Danielle:
I'm sorry to hear of Matt's situation. I've quickly read articles about this topic and evidently it is done by many Diabetics who are blind but they do not say how.
Using a touchable strip seems to be a necessary and particularly one that draws the blood so the Person just touches a blood droplet to the end of the strip as we mainly already do.
The video for this meter says it gives step by step instructions on how a blind Person is to test their blood sugar. Find out for sure before you purchase it. Preferrably in person so he can try it, if possible.
http://www.lssproducts.com/product/Prodigy_Voice/talking-glucose-meters
Hmmm. Okay, I just totally shut my eyes. I opened my meter case, opened the strip vial, put a strip in the meter, took out the picker, and picked the side of my middle finger. I then pressed out blood(I presumed since I couldn't see)from my finger. I picked up my meter with my left hand, held my right ring finger lightly under the strip to steady my middle finger with the blood drop, at the tip of the strip. I opened my eyes. The test was done....6.8. I've never done that before but it was simple and it just came natural and was successful.
Matt has been learning and doing so Good already. He can do this especially with the Prodigy Voice meter.
I truly hope that Matt's surgery is a Success. My Best Wishes and prayers go out to him.
If I find any similar and helpful info, I will post it here.
Good Luck!