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Where to get a free or low-cost lifestyle change program in Tucson, Arizona

Black adults have roughly 60% higher type-2 diabetes prevalence than white adults (CDC National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2024). The CDC-recognized DPP cuts type-2 diabetes risk by 58% for adults with prediabetes (71% for adults over 60).

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How to get a diabetes prevention program free or at low cost in Tucson

If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with Arizona Diabetes Prevention Program. If you don't qualify, the 25 community health centers below charge by income.

  • Arizona Diabetes Prevention Program

    Arizona's program for residents who qualify.

    Check eligibility

  • 25 community health centers in Tucson

    Federally qualified health centers, required to see you regardless of ability to pay, with fees on a sliding scale by income.

    See the list

When you call, ask

  • "Do you offer a diabetes prevention program at this location?"
  • "What would it cost me without insurance, on your sliding scale?"

Community health centers in Tucson

25 federally qualified community health centers in Tucson charge on a sliding scale by income and see patients regardless of insurance. Call ahead to confirm the site offers a diabetes prevention program and to book.

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Arizona's free diabetes prevention screening program

CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program classes run across Arizona. Cost depends on the site: many community sites are grant-funded and free, Medicare covers the program for enrollees with prediabetes, and Medicaid coverage varies by state.

Arizona Diabetes Prevention Program

Program details and eligibility Full Arizona eligibility guide

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:

Everlywell

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

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