How to get a diabetes prevention program free or at low cost in Porter
If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with Maine CDC Diabetes Prevention and Control Program. If you don't qualify, the 2 community health centers below charge by income.
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Maine CDC Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
Maine's program for residents who qualify.
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2 community health centers in Porter
Federally qualified health centers, required to see you regardless of ability to pay, with fees on a sliding scale by income.
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 Porter
2 federally qualified community health centers in Porter 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.
Maine's free diabetes prevention screening program
CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program classes run across Maine. 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.
Maine CDC Diabetes Prevention and Control Program
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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