Diabetes information and resources
Diabetes, like other
chronic, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), is on the rise in the developing world.
According to the World Health Organization, diabetes prevalence has been rising more rapidly in middle- and low-income countries. Related conditions include cardiovascular disease, kidney failure and adult-onset blindness.
At NIH, the
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) leads diabetes research and research training efforts.
Related Fogarty News and Information
- Grantee news: Mexico's soda tax could reduce diabetes, heart disease and health costs, new study [supported in part by Fogarty] finds
University of California San Francisco news, November 1, 2016
- International diabetes research knowledge portal opens to public, scientists
NIDDK news, October 7, 2015
- Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases (GACD) members [including NIH] fund landmark research into prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes
Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases news, August 20, 2015
- NIH joins global effort to fund diabetes research
Jan / Feb 2014 Global Health Matters
- US and India advance diabetes research plans
Mar / Apr 2013 Global Health Matters
- Managing diabetes with mobile health tools in Peru
Jan / Feb 2012 Global Health Matters
- Confronting South Asia's diabetes epidemic
Sep / Oct 2011 Global Health Matters
- Changing the color of the rice bowl to beat diabetes
Sep / Oct 2011 Global Health Matters
- India residents build park, exercise to reduce diabetes risk
Sep / Oct 2011 Global Health Matters
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