National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

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Featured Highlights

Clinical Trials Reporting Update Rotator Image

Improving Clinical Research Information

HHS and NIH take steps to provide more information about clinical trials to the public.

2016 Mid-Atlantic Diabetes Research Symposium

September 30th at NIH in Bethesda, encouraging scientific collaborations

9th Annual Course on Isotope Tracers in Metabolic Research

Nov. 7-11 | Nashville, TN

The Adipose Tissue Niche: Role in Health and Diseases

Nov. 29-30 | Bethesda, MD

Special Statutory Funding Program for Type 1 Diabetes Research Progress Report

Special T1 Diabetes Funding Program: Progress Report

Report describes scientific advances and research opportunities from the program

Training and Career Development Opportunities

Report describes scientific advances and research opportunities from the program

Three generations of a Hispanic family at a park

Risk for Kidney Disease

Find Spanish-language resources to help reduce the risk.

Make Fitness Fun

Dr. Rodgers discusses tips to help your children stay active.

In the News

Sep 21, 2016

NIH awards more than $150 million for research on environmental influences on child health

Sep 19, 2016

Depression in early pregnancy linked to gestational diabetes, NIH study finds

Sep 16, 2016

HHS takes steps to provide more information about clinical trials to the public

Jul 27, 2016

New medication shows promise against liver fibrosis in animal studies

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Research & Funding

Internships at NIDDK

Work side-by-side with leading NIH scientists.

Top Ten Tips for Funding Seekers

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

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

Helping Your Overweight Child

Be supportive, and help your child set and track specific goals.

Hispanic Heritage Month

Learn about 10 ways Hispanics can prevent type 2 diabetes.

Healthy Aging Month

Find tips to keep your kidneys healthy as you age.

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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases