How to get a diabetes prevention program free or at low cost in Charleston
If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with CDC Diabetes Prevention Program registry. If you don't qualify, the 3 community health centers below charge by income.
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CDC Diabetes Prevention Program registry
South Carolina's program for residents who qualify.
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3 community health centers in Charleston
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 Charleston
3 federally qualified community health centers in Charleston 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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Charleston Dorchester Mental Health Center
Charleston, SC 29414-5832
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 843-852-4100 -
Mughelli - Oyibokja Wellness Center For Women
Charleston, SC 29407-4740
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 843-769-4424 -
One80 Place
Charleston, SC 29403-4514
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 843-723-9477
South Carolina's free diabetes prevention screening program
CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program classes run across South Carolina. 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.
CDC Diabetes Prevention Program registry
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
Check your A1C at home.
$49, FSA/HSA eligible
Order the A1C test