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.
Health Topics
The NIDDK Director
Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D., M.A.C.P.
In the News
Research & Funding
Work side-by-side with leading NIH scientists.
Where to register and what to do before you apply for a funding opportunity.
NIDDK offers and partcipates in a variety of opportunities for researchers.
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
Learn how you can keep your feet healthy if you have diabetes.
Abdominal pain or discomfort and changes in bowel movement patterns or how your stools look are the most common symptoms of IBS.
If you are African American, Hispanic, or American Indian, you are more likely to develop kidney disease.