Make Healthy Drink Choices!

For every additional 12-ounce sugar-sweetened beverage consumed each day, the risk of type 2 diabetes rises 25%!

Frequently drinking sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with weight gain and obesity and can increase your risk for heart disease, kidney disease, tooth decay, and type 2 diabetes. Sugar-sweetened beverages are the leading sources of added sugars in the American diet and pose a significant threat to our health.

Healthy change can start today! This Diabetes Awareness Month, we encourage everyone to skip the added sugar and make healthier drink choices! Swapping out your soda for a cup of water will make a profound impact on your health –especially for people who are managing their blood glucose levels. The next time you go to the grocery store, read the nutrition labels on the drinks you are thinking about purchasing. You may be surprised to see the amount of sugar added to some drinks.

A well-balanced diet is a great tool for managing your health, and water is an essential part of a healthy diet. Drinking the right amount of water for your personal health is important, and our team is here to support you on your wellness journey! Join the Water Buffalo Challenge to help keep you on track and motivated! Stop by the Jemez Public Health office to pick up a water card, or ask to speak to a member of the FiTT Team to get you started!

Together, we can all make Jemez a healthier place to live!

Last call for the "Wear Blue Challenge"!

Raise awareness for diabetes by wearing blue! Then, snap a photo with a friend or relative, and submit it to fitt@jemezpueblo.us for entry into a drawing for a Thanksgiving turkey dinner with fixings! We have extended this contest until noon on Monday, November 21, 2022! Winners will be announced after lunch!

For more information, or for any questions, feel free to contact our team by email at fitt@jemezpueblo.us or by phone at (575)834-7207. If you are interested in learning more about diabetes attend our Diabetes Fair & Workshop on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. For more details, read the flyer below. We hope to see the who family and we tackle Hemish health together!