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National DPP Ponce, PR

Where to get a free or low-cost lifestyle change program in Ponce, Puerto Rico

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 Ponce

These 4 federally funded clinics in Ponce offer lifestyle change program on a sliding-scale fee schedule and see patients regardless of insurance or immigration status.

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Puerto Rico's free diabetes prevention screening program

If you are uninsured or under-insured, Puerto Rico runs a National DPP program that covers lifestyle change program and follow-up at no cost for residents who qualify.

National Diabetes Prevention Program

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