What does NIDDK mean in US GOVERNMENT

The NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) is a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and is responsible for research, training, and dissemination of information on diabetes, digestive diseases, and kidney diseases.

The NIDDK's primary goals are to:

• Advance fundamental and translational research on diabetes, digestive diseases, and kidney diseases.
• Improve the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of these diseases.
• Train the next generation of scientists, health practitioners, and public health professionals.
• Disseminate health information to the public and healthcare professionals.

In the United States, approximately:

• 34.2 million people have diabetes.
• 60 to 70 million people have digestive diseases.
• 37 million people have chronic kidney disease.

The risk factors for these diseases vary depending on the specific disease, but they may include:

• Family history
• Obesity
• Poor diet
• Lack of physical activity
• Smoking
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol

There are many things you can do to help prevent these diseases, including:

• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Eating a healthy diet
• Getting regular physical activity
• Quitting smoking
• Managing blood pressure and cholesterol

The symptoms of these diseases vary depending on the specific disease, but they may include:

• Diabetes: Increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, blurred vision
• Digestive diseases: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, indigestion
• Kidney diseases: Swelling in the hands, feet, or face, high blood pressure, fatigue, loss of appetite

These diseases are typically diagnosed through a combination of physical exams, blood tests, urine tests, and imaging tests.

The treatment for these diseases varies depending on the specific disease and its severity, but may include:

• Medications
• Lifestyle changes
• Surgery

The prognosis for people with these diseases varies depending on the specific disease, its severity, and the individual's overall health, but with proper treatment, many people can live long, healthy lives.