Take the Monthly Challenge!
Boost your health with the American Diabetes Association’s new online resource More >>

Beat the Winter Blues
If you feel down in the winter months, here’s help More >>

“I’ve Learned to Control My Diabetes.”
His blood sugar was always high, until his diabetes educator taught him to care for himself More >>

Q: I have type 2 diabetes. If I go on insulin, will I need to be on it forever?
A. Not necessarily. We sometimes put people with type 2 diabetes on insulin temporarily, just to bring very high blood sugar under control quickly. More >>

Dark Chocolate is Good for You
How much is OK to eat? Should you go sugar-free? More >>

Chocolate Recipes
Dark chocolate may offer some health benefits—as long as you don’t overdo it. More >>

Overcome Exercise Obstacles
Something keeping you from exercising? Here are some solutions. More >>

Watch Your Blood Pressure
What you need to know to keep your numbers down More >>

Parents and Schools—Working Together
Your child has diabetes. Here's what you can do to protect your child’s health at school More >>

Insulin Isn’t Helping?
There’s a new medication that works with insulin to help control your blood sugar after meals More >>

Good Books and Web Sites
Learn more about diabetes care and treatment. Lehigh Valley Hospital doctors recommend these books and web sites. More >>

Diabetes Dictionary:
ACE inhibitors More >>

Did You Know?
People with diabetes are at higher risk for gum disease and other mouth-related problems than are people without the disease? More >>

An Ode to Helwig
George Bucci’s tribute to Helwig Health and Diabetes Center More >>