Chronic Kidney Disease DVD to Premiere at Free Community Events across State (Madison – July 20, Milwaukee – July 27, La Crosse – August 17)

Educational DVD Features Local People Sharing Their Story of Diabetes, Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease

MADISON, WI (July 1, 2010) – The Wisconsin Lions Foundation, in partnership with the Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention and Control Program and National Kidney Foundation of Wisconsin, will hold a community education program in Madison on July 20 at the Sheraton Madison Hotel, 706 John Nolen Drive. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the event starts at 6:00 p.m. People who have diabetes, high blood pressure, and/or chronic kidney disease, as well as their family members and people interested in learning more about diabetes, high blood pressure or chronic kidney disease are encouraged to attend.

Event attendees will see a premiere showing of the new educational DVD “The Links to Chronic Kidney Disease: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Family History” and receive a free copy to take home. They will also hear from diabetes care experts about diabetes, high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease, meet and hear from local “stars” from the DVD who tell their diabetes story, be able to have their blood pressure checked, and enjoy exhibits and healthy light snacks/refreshments.

Diabetes is the leading cause of chronic kidney disease. “Controlling your high blood pressure and/or diabetes can help prevent and or delay the progression of chronic kidney disease,” says Leah Ludlum, RN, BSN, CDE, director of the Wisconsin Diabetes Prevention and Control Program.

For more information, contact Ludlum at (608) 261-9422 or Leah.Ludlum @wisconsin.gov.

Kidney Disease Event Poster

Kidney Disease Event Brochure