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Where to get a free or low-cost lifestyle change program in Albany, New York

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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Community health centers in Albany

5 federally qualified community health centers in Albany 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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New York's free diabetes prevention screening program

CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program classes run across New York. 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.

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Program details and eligibility Full New York 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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