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Diabetes publishes original research about the physiology and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus. Submitted manuscripts can report any aspect of laboratory, animal, or human research. Emphasis is on investigative reports focusing on areas such as the pathogenesis of diabetes and its complications, normal and pathological pancreatic islet function and intermediary metabolism, pharmacological mechanisms of drug and hormone action, and biochemical and molecular aspects of normal and abnormal biological processes.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism
Impact Factor 7.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 0012-1797
eISSN 1939-327X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article-processing charges are assessed at $175 per typeset journal page for non-invited articles submitted on or after February 1, 2024. Open Choice immediate open access is available for an additional $250 per page. Discounts or waivers may be requested.

Submission Instructions

Diabetes accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter If online-only supplemental material is included, the cover letter must justify the necessity of the online supplement.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 200 words. The abstract must be unstructured, concise, and precise. The abstract should state the rationale, objectives, findings, and conclusions of the manuscript.
Manuscript The main text is limited to 4,000 words excluding the title page, abstract, acknowledgments, references, tables and figures, and table and figure legends. Original Articles must be arranged in the order of title page, abstract, introduction, Research Design and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, references, tables, and figure legends. Article Highlights are required immediately after the abstract as four complete-sentence bullet points of 75 to 100 words or fewer answering why the study was undertaken, the question addressed, what was found, and the implications, and the Acknowledgments must include an Author Contributions paragraph, brief assistance statements, the guarantor's name, funding or financial support, and prior abstract publication where applicable, with AI use disclosed there or in Methods if applicable.
References The article must contain no more than 50 references. References must be numbered in the order cited, cited in the text with normal-type numbers in parentheses, list all authors, provide inclusive page numbers, and appear at the end of the document after the main text and acknowledgments and before the tables.
Figures & Tables The article must contain no more than a combined total of 8 tables and figures. Tables must be placed at the end of the main document after the references, while figures must be uploaded as separate files and figure legends placed at the end of the main document. Supporting documents or data for review must be clearly labeled "supporting document/data," and online supplemental material must be uploaded as a separate file for online-only publication.
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Methodological Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Artificial intelligence or similar tool use that created content or assisted with writing or editing must be disclosed in the Acknowledgments section or in Methods if part of formal research design or methods, and the manuscript must include an author-contributions paragraph in the Acknowledgments.
References References must be numbered in the order they are cited in the text. All authors must be listed in references, inclusive page numbers must be provided, and journal titles should be abbreviated according to the National Library of Medicine list or given in full if unlisted.
Figures & Tables Tables must be placed at the end of the main document after the references, figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript, and figures must be uploaded as separate files.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 2,000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, acknowledgments, references, tables and figures, and table and figure legends. Brief Reports must be ordered as title page, abstract, introduction, Research Design and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgments, references, tables, and figure legends. Article Highlights must appear immediately after the abstract as four complete-sentence bullet points answering why the study was undertaken, the questions addressed, what was found, and the implications, in 75 to 100 words or fewer, and authors must disclose any use of artificial intelligence in the Acknowledgments or Methods and in comments to the editor.
References The report must contain no more than 25 references. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, cited in normal type within parentheses, placed after the main text and acknowledgments and before the tables, and list all authors with inclusive page numbers.
Figures & Tables The article must contain no more than a combined total of 4 tables and figures. Tables must be placed at the end of the main document after the references, figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript, and figures must be uploaded as separate files.
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Online Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letter must not exceed 500 words. Letter is intended to comment on an article published within the previous three months in Diabetes and must not present unpublished data, research, or observations. Letter must include a title page with the authors' full names and affiliations and the corresponding author's contact information.
References Letter must not exceed 5 references. For comments on or responses to another article or letter, the cited article or letter must be listed as reference 1, and references must be numbered in the order cited in the text.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are discouraged. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be placed at the end of the main document after the references.
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Recent Publications

Comment on Liu et al. Diabetic Corneal Neuropathy Precedes and Is Associated With Diabetic Retinopathy

Mitra Tavakoli

10.2337/db26-0462
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Issues and Events

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10.2337/db26-ie11
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Revisiting the β-Cell: The Key to the Type 2 Diabetes Puzzle: The 2025 Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement Award Lecture

Steven E. Kahn

10.2337/dbi25-0024
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Imaging of Pancreatic Perivascular Adipose Tissue: A CT-Derived Marker of Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Christos P. Kotanidis, Charalambos Antoniades

10.2337/dbi26-0035
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Diabetes Spotlight: Bruce Verchere, PhD—Human Islets and β-Cell Dysfunction

Benjamin Page

10.2337/dbi26-0046
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Accepted articles are published online ahead of print weeks before the print/online issue becomes available. Accepted manuscripts are scheduled for publication as soon as possible. Page proof corrections should be returned within 24 hours of receipt.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required in some circumstances. Clinical trials should include the unique trial number and registry name in the cover letter. Online-only supplemental material requires justification in the cover letter.

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What are the publication costs?

Subscription journal. Some articles are freely available online.

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Research Topics

Pancreatic function and diabetes Diabetes Management and Research Diabetes and associated disorders Diabetes Treatment and Management Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Diet and metabolism studies Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Diabetes Management and Education Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Birth, Development, and Health Chronic Disease Management Strategies Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Immune Cell Function and Interaction Muscle metabolism and nutrition

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