Unidos Contra la Diabetes is a collective impact initiative, with community partnerships dedicated to preventing diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley. We bring people together in a structured way to achieve social, behavioral, and sustainable community change.

Unidos Contra la Diabetes (UCD) began in 2014 as a group of community leaders who wanted to improve the lives of the Rio Grande Valley. Looking at upstream, strategic, and sustainable changes, the group made its mission to focus on prediabetes and the prevention of diabetes.

UCD works together with hospitals, community clinics, foundations, universities, and faith-based organizations to improve the lives of children and families in our area. Now, we are building on existing efforts and partnerships by coming together as a united group to increase our impact on diabetes prevention.

Unidos Contra la Diabetes focuses on the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. This includes the counties of Hidalgo, Willacy, Cameron, and Starr. UCD’s partners work across the RGV to build strengths and wellness among our community.

Unidos Contra La Diabetes

Reducing new instances of diabetes in the RGV by 10% by 2030.

Active campaigns

Unidos en Salud: Bridging Hearts & Health

2026 Diabetes Alert Day