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Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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Diabetes & Metabolism Journal is the official journal of the Korean Diabetes Association. It publishes content in diabetes and metabolism and provides current issues, ahead-of-print articles, archives, editorial policy information, and author services through its e-submission system.
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Subject
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Impact Factor
4.7
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
1262-3636
eISSN
1878-1780
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
APC: USD 1,000 for original articles, uninvited reviews, and brief reports; USD 3,000 for industry-sponsored articles; invited reviews, editorials, and letters to the editor: no charge.
Submission Instructions
Diabetes & Metabolism accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Original Articles must include a structured abstract of fewer than 250 words. Abstract must be fewer than 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion, include three to ten MeSH keywords at the end, and provide the clinical trial registration number at the end of the abstract.
Manuscript
Main text must not exceed 4,000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript must be organized as title page, abstract with keywords, main text with Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, conflicts of interest, funding information, acknowledgments, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript must specify each author's contribution in CRediT format, include funding and sponsor role statements, include acknowledgments or write "None," and graphical abstracts and highlights are required upon acceptance with up to five bullet points of no more than 85 characters each.
References
Original Articles must include no more than 50 references. References must follow Citing Medicine/National Library of Medicine style with journal titles abbreviated according to Medline. References must be listed in the order cited with citation numbers in chronological order in square brackets, and references with more than six authors should list the first six followed by "et al.".
Figures & Tables
Original Articles may contain up to six tables or figures. Tables must be placed on separate pages at the end of the document, while figures must be submitted separately from the manuscript text. Tables and figures must be numbered in the order cited, table number, title, and legend must appear above each table, and multipanel figures must be labeled with letters such as Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B.
Uninvited Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be organized as title page, abstract and keywords, main body with introduction, methods, results, and discussion, conflicts of interest, funding statements, acknowledgments, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript must include keywords, an Author Contributions section, a Conflict of Interest section, funding information, and disclosure of any AI technologies used including the tool name, version, manufacturer, and role in writing.
References
References must not exceed 150. References must follow Citing Medicine, the National Library of Medicine style. References must be cited numerically in chronological order in the text using square brackets.
Figures & Tables
Tables should be placed on separate pages and figure legends should be placed at the end of the manuscript rather than with the figure files. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order they are cited in the manuscript.
Invited Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be organized as title page, abstract and keywords, main body with introduction, methods, results, and discussion, conflicts of interest, funding statements, acknowledgments, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript must include keywords and an Author Contributions section, and any use of AI technologies must be disclosed with the tool name, version, manufacturer, and role in writing.
References
References must not exceed 150. References must be formatted according to Citing Medicine, the National Library of Medicine style. References must be cited numerically in chronological order in square brackets.
Figures & Tables
Tables should be placed on separate pages and figure legends should be placed at the end of the manuscript.
Review Articles
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required and must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be no more than 200 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be organized in the order of title page, abstract and keywords, main body with introduction, methods, results, and discussion, conflicts of interest, funding statements, acknowledgments, references, tables, and figure legends. Manuscript must include keywords, an Author Contributions section, a Conflict of Interest section, and AI use disclosures specifying the tool name, version, manufacturer, and role in writing.
References
References must not exceed 150. References must be formatted according to Citing Medicine, the National Library of Medicine style guide. References must be cited numerically in chronological order in square brackets.
Figures & Tables
Tables should be placed on separate pages and figure legends must be placed at the end of the manuscript rather than with the figure files. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order they are mentioned in the manuscript.
Brief Reports
Cover Letter
Covering letter must list all relevant duality of interest, including financial support for the study, consultation fees, and stocks.
Abstract
Brief Reports must include an abstract. The abstract must be unstructured and no more than 180 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
The manuscript must not exceed 1,500 words excluding the abstract and references. The main text must be organized into Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections. The manuscript must include an Author Contributions section, a Conflict of Interest section, a Funding section, and keywords, and authors must disclose any AI technologies used including the tool name, version, manufacturer, and role in writing.
References
Brief Reports may include up to 20 references. References must be formatted according to Citing Medicine, the National Library of Medicine style guide. References must be cited numerically in the text in chronological order using square brackets.
Figures & Tables
Brief Reports may include a maximum of two figures or tables. Tables must be placed on separate pages and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript. Figures and tables must be numbered in the order they appear in the manuscript.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor.
Manuscript
Manuscript must be under 1,000 words. Letter must present critiques or opinions on manuscripts published in the journal within the past 6 months. A disclosure of AI technologies used, including the tool name, version, manufacturer, and role in writing, must be provided during submission.
References
Letter may include a maximum of 10 references. References must be formatted according to Citing Medicine, the National Library of Medicine style guide. References must be cited numerically in chronological order in the text using square brackets.
Figures & Tables
Letter may include no more than one table or figure. Tables must be placed on a separate page and figure legends must appear at the end of the manuscript.
Recent Publications
Association between the glycemic risk index and peripheral atherosclerosis in hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study
Li Ruopu, Cheng Dihe, Chen Yan
10.1016/j.diabet.2026.101779
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Decreased Risk of New-onset Osteoporosis in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes on SGLT-2 Inhibitors
Chih-Feng Chang, Wei-Yao Wang, Pei-Lun Liao, Chih-Jung Yeh, Gwo-Ping Jong
10.1016/j.diabet.2026.101778
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Two faces of autoimmune hyperinsulinemia: contrasting Type B insulin resistance syndrome and exogenous insulin antibody syndrome
Huajie Zou, Xin Zheng, Siyi Wu, Tong Jiang, Xiaomei Ma, Ying Bai, Yuhong Li, Zilan Ma, Qiang Zhu, Shengmei Yang, Shenghua Ma, Ming Li, Ruixia Zhang
10.1016/j.diabet.2026.101777
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
An initial decision is typically made within 2 weeks of a reviewer agreeing to assess a manuscript. Revised manuscripts must be submitted within 2 months of the editorial board’s notification. Authors must respond to manuscript corrections within 2 working days.
Reformat to Diabetes & Metabolism using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
Authors should disclose involvement of minors or family members in the cover letter. Authors are encouraged to disclose preprint DOI in the cover letter during submission.
Reformat to Diabetes & Metabolism using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
An article processing charge is required for accepted articles. The standard APC is USD 1,000 for original articles, uninvited reviews, and brief reports. Industry-sponsored articles are charged USD 3,000. Invited reviews, editorials, and letters to the editor are exempt from APCs.
Reformat to Diabetes & Metabolism using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Diabetes Management and Research
Diabetes Treatment and Management
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Healthcare Systems and Practices
Health, Medicine and Society
Diet and metabolism studies
Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
Diabetes and associated disorders
Diabetes Management and Education
Pancreatic function and diabetes
Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients
Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
Neurological and metabolic disorders
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
Nutritional Studies and Diet
Advanced Glycation End Products research
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