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NIDDK also explains research findings and provides science-based information to patients and their families, health professionals, and the public. </p> </div> <div class="dk-flex-table"> <div class="dk-row"> <div class="dk-box border-thin accent-indigo" data-ajax-url=""> <a href="/about-niddk/research-areas/diabetes"> <img src="/-/media/Images/Research-Areas/ra-sq-diabetes.jpg" alt="Diabetes" class="left" width="100" height="100" /> </a> <h2> <a href="/about-niddk/research-areas/diabetes">Diabetes</a> </h2> <div class="dk-box-content"> <p>Research on the causes, progression, and complications of diabetes as well as strategies for prevention and treatment.</p> </div> </div> <div class="dk-box border-thin accent-indigo" data-ajax-url=""> <a href="/about-niddk/research-areas/digestive-diseases"> <img src="/-/media/Images/Research-Areas/ra-sq-digestive.jpg" alt="Digestive Diseases" class="left" width="100" height="100" /> </a> <h2> <a 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