March 2022 Newsletter
Want to know what UCD has been working on this month? Take a look inside our latest newsletter for more information
Unidos Contra La Diabetes receives $25K Grant to Aid Diabetes Prevention Efforts in the RGV
McAllen, TX – January 20, 2022 –Unidos Contra La Diabetes (UCD) announced it received a $25K grant from the Raul Tijerina, Jr. Foundation to improve Diabetes Prevention efforts in the Rio Grande Valley. The project will impact four RGV counties and raise awareness and prevention about diabetes, COVID-19 and the flu. UCD’s project will…
Causes of Prediabetes
Learn more about National Diabetes Awareness month and how you can best protect yourself from developing prediabetes.
Everything the Rio Grande Valley Needs to Know About Prediabetes
Most of us know about diabetes, but what about prediabetes? Here is what you need to know about preventing prediabetes and why it’s important to start early.
IDEA Schools Healthy Kids Here Cookbooks
IDEA Public Schools’ Healthy Kids Here cookbook is organized by season to allow families to shop and cook with produce that is farm fresh, easy to find, and more affordable than out-of-season produce. Inside you’ll find healthy, easy to make, kid-friendly recipes to enjoy as a family. Use #HealthyKidsHere and let us see your cooking…
Free CDC Webinar for Utilizing the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidlines
Free Webinar from the CDC for the latest national recommendations included in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, updates to the nutrition content of the PreventT2 curriculum of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, and the importance of addressing cultural nuances and health inequities to help under-resourced communities at risk of developing type 2 diabetes or living…
UTRGV’s diabetes institute awarded $2M to study risk in Hispanic families
UTRGV’s diabetes institute awarded $2M to study risk in Hispanic families
