Diabetes Prevention Program
Willmar is in the planning phase for a diabetes prevention pilot program that will be known as the I CAN Prevent Diabetes project (Individuals and Communities Acting Now to Prevent Diabetes). It will be offered in the community early 2008. The cost for participants is still under consideration.
This lifestyle intervention program offers education and support for persons diagnosed with prediabetes. It will be a collaborative effort between state and local public health, the MN Diabetes Program, Rice Diabetes and Nutrition Center, the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA and our local clinics.
I CAN Objectives
In December 2007, train para-professionals/professionals in the program curriculum
Identify and enroll individuals diagnosed with prediabetes into this program
Offer 2-3 group sessions for up to 12 participants per group
Offer the standardized 16 week group curriculum lead by trained facilitators in a non-clinical setting (YMCA)
Collect and report data for Steps to a HealthierMN and I CAN evaluation
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