I CAN Prevent Diabetes ®, a diabetes prevention program held at River’s Edge Hospital and Clinic, has recently received accreditation from the Centers for Disease Control.

The class, led by Jennifer Donkin, registered dietician and Nicole Boelter, exercise physiologist at River’s Edge, is a 12-month program for people who are at risk for type 2 diabetes.  It focuses on weight loss and increased physical activity.

Donkin has been leading the I CAN Prevent Diabetes ® class since January 2012 and has been sending data to the CDC for 3 years.

“We’ve been successful in making adjustments to the program,” she said. “We follow the guidelines for outcomes the CDC is recommending.”

Participants are eligible if they have had a blood test indicating pre-diabetes or by taking a risk assessment at their doctor’s office.  Donkin said local providers are supportive of the class because they see the benefits.

The next I CAN Prevent Diabetes® class begins on August 23.  For more information, contact Jennifer Donkin at 507-934-7694.