The Southeast Diabetes Faith Initiative

12/10/2025

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month! Our communities deserve safe roads and safe celebrations. Alcohol- or drug-impaired driving affects Black and Brown communities at higher rates — but it’s preventable.

Plan ahead. Protect each other.
✔️ Use a sober driver
✔️ Call a ride
✔️ Don’t let loved ones drive impaired

Let’s keep our families and neighborhoods safe this holiday season. 💛

12/08/2025

🚗 December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month 🚫

As the holiday season gets underway, let’s commit to keeping our roads safe. Impaired driving—whether caused by alcohol, drugs, or certain medications—puts everyone at risk.

Make a plan before you go out:
✔️ Designate a sober driver
✔️ Use a rideshare or taxi
✔️ Stay overnight if needed
✔️ Never let friends drive impaired

Every life saved is a victory. Let’s work together to prevent impaired driving and protect our community. 💛

12/05/2025

🩺 It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week! (Dec 1–5) 🩺

Flu season is here, and now is the perfect time to protect yourself and your loved ones! Getting your annual flu shot helps reduce your risk of serious illness and keeps our community healthier—especially children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with chronic conditions.

12/04/2025

Looking to get a flu shot before the winter holidays? Find a vaccine near you: https://www.vaccines.gov/

12/03/2025

Flu season is right around the corner! Vulnerable communities, including elderly, immunocompromised and pregnant individuals, can access the flu vaccine at their local hospitals and pharmacies starting now.

12/02/2025

Flu is a contagious respiratory virus, and people with asthma, diabetes or heart disease are at a higher risk of developing serious flu symptoms. You can protect your loved ones and friends by getting a flu shot.

12/01/2025

11/30/2025

Rest is more than sleep. It is a gift from God that allows our bodies and minds to recover, renew and prepare for what’s ahead. Yet many Black Americans experience less sleep and poorer sleep quality, increasing the risk of serious health issues. Making rest a priority is a way to protect your health and strengthen your spirit!

What You Can Do to Rest:
- Set a routine: Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day.
- Unplug early: Turn off screens at least 30 minutes before bedtime.
- Create peace: Keep your sleeping area quiet, cool, and comfortable.
- Stay consistent: Rest when your body needs it, not only when you are exhausted.
- Reflect and pray: End your day with gratitude and quiet time before sleep.

11/28/2025

It's the day after Thanksgiving. Let’s Reset After the Holiday! 🦃✨
Thanksgiving brings joy, connection, and of course—amazing food. But if you found yourself overeating (like many of us do!), remember: you don’t need guilt to get back on track.

Here are a few gentle reminders as we move into the week:

🍽️ Listen to your body. Get back to your normal routines and honor your hunger/fullness cues.
💧 Hydrate. Water helps with digestion and energy after a heavy meal.
🚶🏾‍♀️ Move a little. A walk, stretching, or light activity can make you feel refreshed.
🥗 Focus on balance. Add fruits, veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains to your next meals—no need for extreme dieting.
💛 Be kind to yourself. Enjoying holiday food is normal. One day doesn’t define your health.

Let’s enter the season feeling nourished—not stressed!