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National DPP Decatur, AL

Where to get a free or low-cost lifestyle change program in Decatur, Alabama

Alabama Black-adult diagnosed diabetes prevalence is 17.8%, nearly double the white-adult rate of 9.6% (CDC BRFSS, 2022).

Community health centers in Decatur

These 2 federally funded clinics in Decatur offer lifestyle change program on a sliding-scale fee schedule and see patients regardless of insurance or immigration status.

Alabama's free diabetes prevention screening program

If you are uninsured or under-insured, Alabama runs a National DPP program that covers lifestyle change program and follow-up at no cost for residents who qualify.

The programs above are free or low-cost, and a clinic A1C test is usually covered. If you want your number before you start, an at-home kit is a self-pay option:

An at-home A1C test that measures your average blood sugar over roughly three months from a finger-prick sample.

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