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Where to get a free or low-cost lifestyle change program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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 Philadelphia

If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with Pennsylvania Diabetes Prevention and Control Program. If you don't qualify, the 72 community health centers below charge by income.

  • Pennsylvania Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

    Pennsylvania's program for residents who qualify.

    Check eligibility

  • 72 community health centers in Philadelphia

    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 Philadelphia

72 federally qualified community health centers in Philadelphia 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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Pennsylvania's free diabetes prevention screening program

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

Pennsylvania Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

Program details and eligibility Full Pennsylvania 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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