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Diabetes & Metabolism

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Recent Publications

Persistent burden and management gaps of hypoglycemia in pediatric type 1 diabetes: insights from the Epi-GLUREDIA Study

Maude Beckers, Antoine Harvengt, Gaetan de Valensart Schoenmaeckers, Dominique Beckers, Laure Boutsen, Thierry Mouraux, Inge Gies, Willem Staels, Jesse Vanbesien, Philippe A. Lysy

10.1016/j.diabet.2026.101774

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Blood oxygen saturation and its associations with autonomic and peripheral neuropathy in diabetes

Rasmus Budde Brødsgaard, Jens Christian Laursen, Hatice Isik Mizrak, Huda Kufaishi, Sofie Korsgaard Hecquet, Birgitte BrockD, Peter Rossingo, Christian Stevns Hansen

10.1016/j.diabet.2026.101773

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Impact of high intensity physical activity compared to routine counseling on renal function decline in patients with type 2 diabetes at high risk for kidney disease - the ACTIDIANE randomized controlled trial

Samy Hadjadj, Stéphanie Ragot, Lisa Durocher, Edith Bigot-Corbel, Laurence Kessler, Igor Tauveron, Tiphaine Vidal-Trecan, Pierre Jean Saulnier, Pierre Gourdy, Myriam Moret, Vincent Rigalleau, Sophie Borot, Pierre Henri Ducluzeau, Cécile Ciangura, Nicolas Paquot, Anne Vambergue, Nicolas Chevalier, Claire Carette, Arnaud Monier, Philippe Böhme, Alfred Pernfornis, Bruno Verges, Pierre Morcel, Jean François Gautier, Jean-Michel Halimi, Patrick Henry, Michel Marre, André Scheen, Martine Duclos, Laurent Bosquet, Bertrand Cariou

10.1016/j.diabet.2026.101772

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Editorial board

10.1016/j.diabet.2026.101769

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10.1016/j.diabet.2026.101770

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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.

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Is 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.

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What 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.

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Research 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