Tri-athlete and Ironman competitor and type 1 diabetic Jay Hewitt has partnered with Ardea Beverage Company - the makers of airforce® Nutrisoda® - in promoting diabetes awareness.

Hewitt will be Ardea's national spokesperson to promote positive healthy solutions to those living with diabetes. Hewitt has been living with type 1 diabetes since 1991 and since then has taken a proactive stance towards his condition. At present, Hewitt is not only an Ironman competitor and member of the U.S. National Team for Long Course Triathlons, but also a professional motivational speaker.

Also, the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston has recently named Hewitt the captain for Team Joslin - a group of individuals supporting the Joslin's High Hopes Fund. Hewitt is also an active member of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA).

"As a Type 1 diabetic and Ironman triathlete, nutrition is critical for me. It is especially refreshing to know that there is a great tasting, nutritionally beneficial and sugar free beverage like airforce Nutrisoda available. Nutrisoda fits my lifestyle and my attitude - fun nutrition in every can. You are what you drink!"

Intoduced in 2004, airforce® Nutrisoda® is a beverage product line (Immune, Energize, Flex, Focus, Calm, Radiant, Slender and Renew) that contains zero sugar, zero aspartame, zero sodium and zero to few calories, appealing to fashion, foodie & health-conscious consumers- including diabetics.

According to Jennifer Ashley, registered dietitian and director of wellness, Ardea Beverage Company:

"Jay represents the very essence of living positively with diabetes, fostering a healthy lifestyle. He is a disciplined athlete who does not let diabetes negatively impact him in any way.

airforce Nutrisoda aims to provide a delicious and healthy lifestyle choice for people with diabetes and we are proud to have a high flyer like Jay as part of our team. airforce Nutrisoda provides intelligent refreshment for people with diabetes and pre-diabetes."

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