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

Advancing Research & Health for All

Learn more

Featured Highlights

Celebrate NIDDK's 75th Anniversary

Learn about NIDDK’s contributions and how we’ll keep advancing research and health for all.

A family cutting up apples in the kitchen.

Managing Portions and Eating Well

Learn the difference between a portion and a serving to reach or stay at a healthy weight.

Etiology Discovery Therapy

Changing the Course of Type 1 Diabetes: The Human Islet Research Network 10-year Anniversary Symposium

Jan. 13 -14, 2025

NIDDK New PI Rotator

NIDDK New PI Workshop

Mar. 13 -14, 2025

K Awardees Workshop Rotator

2025 NIDDK K Awardees Workshop

Apr. 3 - 4, 2025

NIDDK Data Management & Sharing (DMS) Guidance, Tools and Resources Rotator

Data Management & Sharing (DMS) Guidance, Tools and Resources

NIDDK researchers can refer to NIDDK guidance for writing a DMS plan.

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

Oct. 30, 2024

NIH study demonstrates long-term benefits of weight-loss surgery in young people

Oct. 28, 2024

Genomic variants that increase risk of kidney disease are found in nearly one-third of West Africans

Oct. 10, 2024

First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart attack, stroke up to three years later

Oct. 9, 2024

NIH launches large study to tackle type 2 diabetes in young people

Research & Funding

Internships at NIDDK

Internships at NIDDK

Work side-by-side with leading NIH scientists.

A photograph of hands typing on a laptop keyboard.

Applying for Funding

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

Research Diversity Programs Image

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.

Health Information

A doctor checking the blood glucose levels of a patient.

How Can I Lower My Chances of Developing Type 2 Diabetes?

Losing a modest amount of weight with nutrition and physical activity may prevent type 2 diabetes.

A boy writing on a desk.

Does Your Child Have Swelling Around Their Eyes Not Caused by Allergies?

Kidney damage can cause swelling. Learn about nephrotic syndrome in children.

NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers on Healthy Moments with guest Dr. Susan Yanovski: Health Tips for the Holidays

Health Tips for the Holidays

Learn the key to developing healthy habits ahead of setting a New Year's resolution.

More Health Information