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75 years: 1950-2025

Advancing Research & Health for All
Learn more about NIDDK's 75 years of research

Health Topics / Temas de salud

The NIDDK Director

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

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Celebrate NIDDK's 75th Anniversary

Learn about NIDDK’s contributions and how we’ll keep advancing research and health for all.
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November is National Diabetes Month

Manage your diabetes as soon as possible to stay healthier longer.
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Updated Diabetes in America Article Available Now

The topic includes medication use and self-care practices for people with diabetes.
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2024 Collaborating for Interdisciplinary Research in Benign Urology (CAIRIBU) Meeting

Dec. 4 - 6, 2024
Etiology Discovery Therapy
Changing the Course of Type 1 Diabetes: The Human Islet Research Network 10-year Anniversary Symposium

Jan. 13 -14, 2025
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Data Management & Sharing (DMS) Guidance, Tools and Resources

NIDDK researchers can refer to NIDDK guidance for writing a DMS plan.
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NIDDK supports NIH-wide efforts to end structural racism

Read Dr. Rodgers’ statement on NIDDK’s commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity.
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities

In the News

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First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart attack, stroke up to three years later
NIH launches large study to tackle type 2 diabetes in young people
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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

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Research Diversity Programs

NIDDK offers and participates in a variety of opportunities for researchers.
More Research & Funding

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.

Learn more about clinical trials

Health Information

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Eating, Diet, and Nutrition for Wilson Disease

You may need to avoid foods high in copper and remove copper from your tap water.

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How Can I Tell If I Have Diabetic Kidney Disease?

Diabetic kidney disease often shows no symptoms, and the only way to know is to check your kidneys.

 NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers on Healthy Moments: Managing Your Diabetes.
Tips for Managing Diabetes Problems

Learn ways to manage diabetes health problems and take charge of your health.
More Health Information