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I am buying a blood glucose machine, so i can use any brands strips or do i have to use same as the machine?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

The strips: And the machine have to match. There are no universal monitors or strips.

Answered 8/4/2013

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A member asked:

I am buying a blood glucose machine, so i can use any brands strips or do i have to use same as the machine?

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Dr. David Sneid answered

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