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Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Research & Reviews

Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research & Reviews is the official journal of DiabetesIndia and the National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation (NDOC). It publishes peer-reviewed research on diabetes care, metabolic syndrome, and related disorders, including cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy, obesity, dyslipidemias, and other clinical and basic research topics related to prevention, diagnosis, pathogenesis, and management of diabetes and its complications.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism
Impact Factor 3.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 1871-4021
eISSN 1878-0334
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 4,710 APC

Submission Instructions

Diabetes & Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Research & Reviews accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Research Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusions, and Keywords.
Manuscript Original Research Articles must be no more than 5000 words. Manuscript must be divided into Title Page, Structured Abstract, Introduction, Subjects, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, References, and Figures and tables with legends. Article highlights are required as a separate editable file, and any generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section placed before the references list.
References Original Research Articles may include up to 50 references. References must be numbered in the order first cited, indicated in the text as superscripts, placed at the end of the manuscript, and list all authors if there are six or fewer or the first six followed by et al. if there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables Original Research Articles may include a maximum of five figures or tables with legends. Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and provided with legends or captions.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A summary is required for Review Articles. The summary must be no more than 100 words.
Manuscript Review Articles must not exceed 5000 words. Review Articles must use subheadings in the text to highlight the content of different sections. Article highlights are required at submission, and any generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be declared in a separate section placed before the references.
References Review Articles may include up to 75 references. References must be numbered in the order of first appearance in the text and cited using superscript numbers, with up to six authors listed before using et al.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text, and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and accompanied by captions.
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Brief Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A summary is required for Brief Reports. The summary must not exceed 50 words.
Manuscript Brief Reports should not exceed 1000 words. Article highlights are required at submission, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section placed before the references list.
References Brief Reports may include up to 20 references. References must be numbered in the order first cited in the text, shown as superscripts, placed at the end of the manuscript, and list all authors when there are six or fewer or the first six followed by et al. when there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables Tables must be submitted as editable text and figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript. All tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and accompanied by captions.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter All authors' approval for publication must be confirmed.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor should be no more than 400 words. Three to 12 keywords in English, article highlights submitted as a separate editable file, and any generative AI use in manuscript preparation declared in a section before the references are required.
References References must be numbered in order of first appearance, cited in superscript in the text, placed at the end of the manuscript, and list all authors if there are six or fewer or the first six followed by et al. if there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables Tables are included in the manuscript as editable text, while figures must be uploaded as separate files along with the manuscript. Tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions, and figures must be cited in the text, numbered in sequence, and include captions.
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Editorials

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be provided. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured and able to stand alone.
Manuscript Editorials should not exceed 1000 words. Highlights are required as a separate editable file, authors must provide 3 to 12 keywords, and any generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section placed before the references.
References Editorials may include a maximum of 20 references. References must be numbered in the order first cited, cited in the text as superscripts, listed at the end of the manuscript, and for journal articles list all authors if six or fewer or the first six followed by et al. if seven or more.
Figures & Tables Editorials may include one small figure. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered according to order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Commentaries

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be provided. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured and concise and factual.
Manuscript Commentaries should not exceed 1000 words. Three to twelve keywords in English are required, article highlights must be submitted as a separate editable file, and any generative AI use in manuscript preparation must be declared in a section placed before the references.
References Commentaries may include a maximum of 20 references. References must be numbered in the order first cited, indicated in the text as superscript numbers, placed at the end of the manuscript, and list all authors if there are six or fewer or the first six followed by et al. if there are seven or more.
Figures & Tables Commentaries may include one small figure. Figures must be supplied as separate files along with the manuscript, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered according to their order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Recent Publications

Concerns regarding data accuracy and study eligibility in “Placenta-derived biomaterials vs. standard care in chronic diabetic foot ulcer healing: A systematic review and meta-analysis” by Ruiz-Muñoz et al.

Mohamed Mohamed Belal, Hadir Mustafa Mohamed, Mohamed Nabih Bashir

10.1016/j.dsx.2026.103497
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Bibliometric Analysis of Highly Cited Papers in Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews (2007–2026): Trends, Impact, and Emerging Themes

Raju Vaishya, Shri Ram, Brij Mohan Gupta, Abhishek Vaish, Ghouse Modin Nabeesab Mamdapur, Terrence Jose Jerome, Anoop Misra

10.1016/j.dsx.2026.103496
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Evaluation of a Local Healthy Moderate Carbohydrate (LHMC) Diet and Structured Exercise for Diabetes Remission in Early Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Nutrition Intervention Study from India

Mayura Choudhari Kale, Vedavati Purandare, Shalbha Tiwari, Jaya Aherkar, Gayatri Kulkarni, Shital Manekar, A.G. Unnikrishnan

10.1016/j.dsx.2026.103487
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Population-Based Diagnostic Prediction Scores to Identify Undiagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Low- and Middle-Income Countries in South and East Asia and the Pacific: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Fadila Wirawan, Areej Almutairi, Regina Prigge, Sarah Wild

10.1016/j.dsx.2026.103483
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Global, Regional and National Burden of Dementia Attributable to Metabolic Dysregulation from 1990 to 2021, with Projections of Burden to 2050: An Analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Kaichen Wang, Meijin Song, Jing Lu, Dongxu Li, Huijing Cui, Ying Zhang, Li Jiang, Tong Wu, Yibin Zhang, Hanying Xu, Qiaoying Li, Jian Wang, Hongmei Nan, Peng Xu

10.1016/j.dsx.2026.103486
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

6 days submission to first decision; 4 days submission to decision after review; 211 days submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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Research Topics

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Diabetes Management and Research Diabetes Treatment and Management Diabetes Management and Education COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Diabetes and associated disorders Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Educational Robotics and Engineering Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer Diet and metabolism studies Pancreatic function and diabetes Vitamin D Research Studies Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Dietary Effects on Health Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Nutritional Studies and Diet Chronic Disease Management Strategies

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