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

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It's Not Too Early to Start Planning for National Diabetes Month

National Diabetes Month will be here before you know it. NIDDK can help you start planning now.
The Interface of Pancreatic Cancer With Diabetes, Obesity and Inflammation: Research Gaps and Opportunities
The Interface of Pancreatic Cancer With Diabetes, Obesity and Inflammation: Research Gaps and Opportunities

October 12, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
Mid-Atlantic Diabetic Rotator
2017 Mid-Atlantic Diabetes Research Symposium

October 13, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
Enhancing Opportunities in Addressing Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Disparities
Enhancing Opportunities in Addressing Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Disparities

October 24-25, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
10th Annual Course on Isotope Tracers in Metabolic Research: Principles and Practice of Kinetic Analysis
10th Annual Course on Isotope Tracers in Metabolic Research: Principles and Practice of Kinetic Analysis

October 30 - November 3, 2017 | Nashville, TN
Autoantigens Discovery and Characterization in Type 1 Diabetes
Autoantigens Discovery and Characterization in Type 1 Diabetes

October 31 - November 1, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
Workshop on Immune System Engineering for Targeted Tolerance in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
Workshop on Immune System Engineering for Targeted Tolerance in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

November 1-2, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
Network of Minority Health Research Investigators West Regional Meeting
NMRI West Regional Meeting

November 16-17, 2017 | Stanford, CA
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
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Diabetes in Older Adults

Diabetes is more common in older adults. Learn how to manage the disease.

In The News

Jun 12, 2017
A personalized medicine treatment plan developed after identification of a rare pathogenic mutation
May 29, 2017
An enzyme deficiency contributes to disease symptoms in Prader-Willi syndrome
May 15, 2017
Youth with type 2 diabetes develop complications more often than peers with type 1 diabetes
Jan 09, 2017
Early-life exposures affect infant health
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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

 Research Diversity Programs
Research Diversity Programs

NIDDK offers and partcipates 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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Use These Tips to Help Your School-age Kids Eat Healthy

In Healthy Moments, NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers shares healthy eating tips for students.

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Diarrhea Can Lead to Serious Complications

Diarrhea is a common problem with risk of serious complications. Learn more (English and Spanish).

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Manage Your Kidney Disease by Eating the Right Foods

If you have kidney disease, these steps will help you eat right to manage the disease.
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