El Paso Center for Diabetes
Since 1968, the El Paso Center for Diabetes has been dedicated to helping our community live healthier lives through diabetes education, prevention, and support. As a local, independent nonprofit, our mission is to educate and empower individuals and families at every stage of their diabetes journey. Your generosity brings this mission to life across the Paso del Norte region. Every gift helps provide essential services, including free A1C screenings, diabetes self-management education, medical nutrition therapy, and free camps for children and teens living with type 1 diabetes. **This year, your gift can make twice the impact.** Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, every dollar donated will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to a total of $5,000. With your help, we can turn $5,000 in community donations into $10,000 to support the people we serve. Please help us meet this match and expand access to the education, care, and support our community deserves. Together, we can empower more people to live healthier, fuller lives with diabetes.

Causes: Education, Health and Mental Well-being

The El Paso Center for Diabetes first opened its doors in Mrs. Estelle Goodman’s garage in November of 1968 as a means to provide support for families with children with type 1 diabetes. El Paso Center for Diabetes has taken a leadership position in diabetes management in El Paso, Texas, as one of a handful of nationally accredited diabetes programs within the region. Your support during this campaign allows us to continue and expand our work in the community so that every person diagnosed with diabetes feels supported on their journey to better health!

Did you know?

  • More than 34 million people in the US have diabetes, and 1 in 4 of them don’t know they have it.
  • More than 88 million US adults (1 in 3) have prediabetes, and 90% of them don’t know they have it.
  • Every 21 seconds, 1 person is diagnosed with diabetes.
  • Every 5 minutes, 2 people die from diabetes.

If you, a family member, friend, or coworker has pre-diabetes or diabetes, or is at risk for the development of diabetes - We are here to help! Visit our website or stop by our office today.

Thank you for supporting our efforts with your donation!

Type 1 Diabetes Kids Camp 2026
Type 1 Diabetes Kids Camp, Day 2. Locomotives Soccer field visit
Our cooking classes provide the tools and knowledge to better manage diabetes.
Type 1 Diabetes Teens Camp
Kids learning with TTUHSC Dental students on day 1 of Type 1 Diabetes Kids Camp
Our new home at 8700 Montana Ave.