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NIDDK COVID-19 Resources

Since early in the COVID-19 pandemic, NIDDK has been conducting and supporting research and sharing evidence-based health information to curb coronavirus. Learn about our ongoing efforts:

NIDDK research shows importance of masks (scientific articles in NEJM, PNAS, The Biophysical Journal, a story of discovery, and videos on masks and speech droplets and ways masks can lessen severity of illness)
Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses vaccine safety and how to slow the spread of COVID-19 on NIDDK's Healthy Moments radio
Tips on managing chronic diseases in uncertain times
NIDDK-supported research shows people with obesity are more likely to have more severe disease, and editorial and accompanying JAMA podcast from NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers and NHLBI Director Dr. Gary Gibbons highlights obesity and hypertension in the time of COVID-19
NIDDK COVID-19 Research Response homepage
NIH’s Coronavirus homepage

Latest News

New Research Uncovers Concerning Increases in Youth Living with Diabetes in the U.S.

Aug. 24, 2021

Serious complications from youth-onset type 2 diabetes arise by young adulthood

July 28, 2021

NIH launches study to determine best time for gestational diabetes screening

June 1, 2021

Image of a doctor and patient during an eye exam

Preventive treatment reduces diabetic retinopathy complications

March 31, 2021

Statement on UNITE from NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers

March 1, 2021

Study volunteer breathes into box while wearing mask

Researchers propose that humidity from masks may lessen severity of COVID-19

Feb. 12, 2021

Celebrating the discovery and development of insulin

Jan. 27, 2021

Illustration of the urinary tract, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra

Story of discovery: advancing understanding of lower urinary tract symptoms and associated conditions

Jan. 27, 2021

A 2D depiction of the chemical structure of glucagon.

Story of discovery: how different medications for diabetes and obesity emerged from basic research on one pancreatic hormone

Jan. 27, 2021

A doctor talking to a patient holding her stomach in pain.

Story of discovery: porphyrias research

Jan. 27, 2021

NIH study compares low-fat, plant-based diet to low-carb, animal-based diet

Jan. 21, 2021

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The NIDDK Director

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

Dr. Rodgers in the News

Insulin at 100 video thumbnail — NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers joins in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin and highlights NIDDK’s work advancing diabetes research.

Dr. Rodgers and NIDDK Executive Officer Camille Hoover speak with Federal News Network about NIDDK’s efforts to foster workforce diversity, inclusion, and engagement.
Dr. Rodgers joins Black Health Trust’s Sunday Program to discuss health disparities in diabetes, kidney disease, and COVID-19, and tips for prevention.
Dr. Rodgers wins 2021 President’s Award from the American Association of Kidney Patients for leadership and dedication to improving public health (video).
Dr. Rodgers updates Congress on NIDDK research advances, including health disparities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.