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I'm in Canada and it's how I got all my meters until I got switched to a CGM. The hospital sent me home with a starter pack with a brand and some samples. I've never seen generic strips here, but that would be welcome. I've used FreeStyle and AccuChek and both required the branded strips, but never had to pay for a meter. I've seen commercials on TV for Contour doing the same deal.
Best Buy used to/might still idk sell a meter under the brand iHealth, the strips were about half the price. I tried it out and it worked fine but eventually I got proper insurance and used what was prescribed.