Individuals and Communities Acting Now to Prevent Diabetes©
Bringing the National Diabetes Prevention Program to Minnesota

I CAN Prevent Diabetes is a collaborative, community-based, lifestyle change program designed for people with pre-diabetes. The Minnesota Individuals and Communities Acting Now Prevent Diabetes (I CAN PD) offers type 2 diabetes prevention education and support for people with pre-diabetes. ICANPD is a marketing term for promoting the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) in Minnesota. It is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s curriculum and National Diabetes Prevention Recognition standards.

I CAN PD is just one of many NDPP programs in Minnesota. The Minnesota Diabetes Program endorses the availability and accessibility of all NDPP- based programs to all Minnesotans at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.  Click here for a list of NDPP Sites and Courses in Minnesota.  Fill out the NDPP course form and add your program to the NDPP calendar.

Type 2 diabetes – can be prevented or delayed in people with pre-diabetes if they make simple changes to increase physical activity and lose weight.

Type 1 diabetes – while we know some genes can increase risk for type 1 diabetes, we do not know what triggers it or how to prevent it.  To learn more about how to manage diabetes visit the MDH Diabetes Programs website.