How to get a diabetes prevention program free or at low cost in Bluefield
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
West Virginia's program for residents who qualify.
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3 community health centers in Bluefield
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 Bluefield
3 federally qualified community health centers in Bluefield 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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Bluestone Family Practice
Bluefield, WV 24701-3503
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 304-800-5923 -
Bluestone Pinnacle Primary Care
Bluefield, WV 24701-9170
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 304-431-5499 -
Prudich Medical Center
Bluefield, WV 24701-7744
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 304-589-3251
West Virginia's free diabetes prevention screening program
CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program classes run across West Virginia. 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:
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