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	Local Health Department Events Scheduled For Diabetes Month

Press Release Date:	November 12, 2004
Contact:	Linda Leber, 502-564-7996

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 12, 2004) -- The Kentucky Diabetes Prevention and Control Program has joined with the American Diabetes Association, the American College of Cardiology, and the National Diabetes Education Program to urge Kentuckians with diabetes to manage their blood pressure and cholesterol, along with blood glucose (sugar) to help prevent heart attack and stroke - the leading killers of people with diabetes. In Kentucky, an estimated 8.5 percent of the adult population (approximately 267,000 people) has been diagnosed with diabetes. However, an additional 109,100 adults may have diabetes but have not yet been diagnosed. Based on these estimates, approximately 376,100 or about 12 percent of adult Kentuckians have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. November is Diabetes Month, a month-long effort to raise awareness about the seriousness of diabetes and the need to prevent serious complications associated with diabetes, such as heart disease and stroke. The groups are joining forces to inform people with diabetes that good diabetes management is more than lowering blood glucose. Managing blood pressure and cholesterol is also crucial. There are studies that show a strong link between diabetes and heart disease and the vast majority of people with diabetes don’t know about their very high risk of cardiovascular disease. The good news is that they can reduce their risks by managing their blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol. Below is a list of several events taking place around Kentucky through November; please contact local health departments for more information: · The Louisville Metro Health Department is conducting a Diabetes Self-Management Series from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 13 at the health department at 400 E. Gray St, Louisville. Reservations are required. Lunch is provided. For information or to register call (502)574-6663. · The Barren River District Health Department is partnering with the National Kidney Foundation of Kentucky to offer Kidney Early Evaluation Program (KEEP). This is a free health-screening program for individuals at increased risk of developing kidney disease. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 at First Christian Church at 1106 State Street, Bowling Green. For more information and to register, call 1(800) 737-5433. · The Hardin/LaRue Diabetes Coalition is sponsoring a Diabetes Expo from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 at the Bluegrass Middle School. For more information, contact Lincoln Trail District Health Department at (270) 769-1601, ext. 166. · The Buffalo Trace Diabetes Coalition is sponsoring a Diabetes Fair from 5:30 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 9 at Maysville Community College. Educational presentations will be offered during the fair, one on diabetes and heart disease, and one on diabetes and exercise. Pedometers will be given to those attending. For more information, call Shelly Mason at the Buffalo Trace District Health Department at (606) 564-9447. · Diabuddies Coalition in Hazard is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Appalachian Diabetes Expo from 9 a.m. to 1p.m. on November 16 at the Perry County Senior Citizen's Center. For more information contact Tommi Wooton at (606)439-1428 · The Madison County Diabetes Coalition is sponsoring a Diabetes Expo from 9 to 11 a.m. on Nov. 13 at the Madison County Extension Office. Contact the Madison County Health Department at (859) 626-4283. --30--