National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

NIDDK conducts and supports research on many of the most common, costly, and chronic conditions to improve health.

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The NIDDK Director

Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D., M.A.C.P.

NIDDK Director, Dr. Griffin Rodgers

Featured Highlights

Dr. Rodgers COVID-19 Video

Learn how NIH and NIDDK are supporting research activities in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Understanding Food Portions

Knowing the difference between portions and servings is one way to reach a healthy weight.
NIDDK Celebrates its 70th Anniversary

Learn more about NIDDK and the advances we’ve made over the last 70 years.
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Supports researchers with tools to enhance scientific rigor, reproducibility, and transparency, and provides a big data knowledge base for genomic and pathway hypothesis generation.
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities

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Research & Funding

Internships at NIDDK
Internships at NIDDK

Work side-by-side with leading NIH scientists.

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Applying for Funding

Where to register and what to do before you apply for a funding opportunity

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Research Diversity Programs

NIDDK offers and participates in a variety of opportunities for researchers.
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Is Participating in Clinical Trials Right for You?

Clinical trials offer hope for many people and an opportunity to help
researchers find better treatments for others in the future.

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Health Information

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Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Check out some ways to help you prevent or delay your chances of developing type 2 diabetes.

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Eating, Diet, and Nutrition for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

If you have IBS, your doctor may recommend changes to your diet to help treat symptoms.

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NIDDK 70th Anniversary

Drs. Rodgers and Collins discuss NIH-supported research helping millions with chronic diseases.
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