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Where to get a free or low-cost lifestyle change program in Butte, Montana

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).

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

If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with Montana Diabetes Prevention Program. If you don't qualify, the 2 community health centers below charge by income.

  • Montana Diabetes Prevention Program

    Montana's program for residents who qualify.

    Check eligibility

  • 2 community health centers in Butte

    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 Butte

2 federally qualified community health centers in Butte 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.

Montana's free diabetes prevention screening program

CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program classes run across Montana. 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.

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:

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