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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 and PNAS, The Biophysical Journal, story of discovery, videos)
Dr. Anthony Fauci shares COVID info on NIDDK's Healthy Moments radio
Tips on managing chronic diseases in uncertain times
Obesity and Hypertension in the Time of COVID-19 – editorial and accompanying JAMA podcast from NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers and NHLBI Director Dr. Gary Gibbons
NIDDK COVID-19 Research Response homepage
NIH’s Coronavirus homepage

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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

o 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

NIH scientists identify nutrient that helps prevent bacterial infection

Jan. 15, 2021

Statement on the establishment of the Office of Nutrition Research within the NIH Office of the Director

Jan. 8, 2021

Surgical and drug treatment options lead to similar outcomes for diabetic eye disease

Dec. 15, 2020

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The NIDDK Director

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

Dr. Rodgers in the News

Photo of NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin Rodgers. — NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers discusses COVID-19 pandemic recovery plans for NIDDK research.

Dr. Rodgers discusses his life and career in “Conversations with Giants in Medicine,” a video series from The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Dr. Rodgers is quoted in Science magazine about NIH’s first-ever strategic plan for nutrition research.
Dr. Rodgers updates Congress on NIDDK’s research progress, including ongoing efforts to advance health equity.
Dr. Rodgers speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci for a Healthy Moments radio series on COVID-19.