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

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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.
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Workshop on Developing Precision Medicine Approaches to the Treatment of Severe Obesity in Adolescents: Research Gaps and Opportunities

September 18-19, 2017 | Rockville, MD
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

Sep 13, 2017
Researchers turn to creative approaches to battle kidney stones
Sep 12, 2017
NIH awards $15 million to support development of 3-D human tissue models
Jul 26, 2017
Discovery documentary First in Human gives an up-close look at how advances in medicine are made at the NIH Clinical Center
Jul 18, 2017
New CDC report: More than 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes
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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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