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Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice is an international journal for health-care providers and clinically oriented researchers that publishes original research articles and expert reviews in diabetes and related areas. It focuses on dissemination of knowledge and discussion related to diabetes clinical research and patient care, including translational science, genetics, immunology, nutrition, psychosocial research, epidemiology, prevention, socio-economic research, complications, new treatments, technologies and therapy.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism
Impact Factor 7.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0168-8227
eISSN 1872-8227
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access options are available for this journal. For open access articles, authors are responsible for payment of the article publishing charge (APC) if the manuscript is accepted.

Submission Instructions

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Research Articles must include a structured abstract. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Aims, Methods, Results, Conclusions, and Keywords.
Manuscript Manuscript must be a maximum of 5000 words, including a combined total of five figures or tables with legends. Manuscript must be organized as Title Page, Structured Abstract, Introduction, Subjects, Materials and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, References, and figures and tables with legends. Research Articles must be designated as Basic Research, Clinical Research, or Epidemiology, and any use of AI or AI-assisted tools in the research design or methods must be described reproducibly in the Methods section.
References Research Articles may include up to 50 references in addition to the word limit. References must be cited by number in square brackets. Reference list must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Research Articles may include a combined total of no more than five figures or tables with legends. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while figures and tables with legends must also be included as part of the manuscript structure. Tables must be submitted as editable text with captions and figures must each have a caption, and AI or AI-assisted tools must not be used to create or alter images.
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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 200 words.
Manuscript Review Articles must be a maximum of 5000 words, and this limit includes a combined total of five figures or tables with legends. Review Articles must use subheadings in the text to highlight the content of different sections. Submit highlights as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points, and generative AI or AI-assisted tools must not be used to create or alter images in the manuscript.
References Review Articles may include up to 75 references in addition to the word limit. References must be cited by number in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in order of appearance, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables The 5000-word limit includes a combined total of five figures or tables with legends. Figures must be supplied as separate files and tables must be submitted as editable text. Figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and each must include a caption or legend.
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Research Briefs

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A summary is required for Research Briefs. The summary must not exceed 50 words.
Manuscript Research Briefs must not exceed 1000 words, excluding up to 20 references. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, and the abstract must not be included in the section numbering. Provide 1 to 6 keywords in English, submit 3 to 5 highlights as a separate editable file, and describe any AI or AI-assisted tool used in the research design or methods reproducibly in the methods section.
References Research Briefs may include up to 20 references. Citations must be numbered in square brackets in the text and the reference list must be numbered in order of first appearance, listing the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors.
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 manuscript text, numbered in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 200 words.
Manuscript Letter to the Editor must be no more than 400 words. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with subsections numbered hierarchically. Include 1 to 6 English keywords, submit highlights as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and disclose any AI or AI-assisted tool use in the methods section when used as part of the research design or methods.
References Citations must be numbered in square brackets in the text, the reference list must be numbered in order of appearance, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered according to order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Recent Publications

Editorial Board

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10.1016/s0168-8227(26)00472-9
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Associations of atherogenic index of plasma and its related obesity‑composite indices with cardiometabolic multimorbidity across glycemic states: A prospective cohort study of Chinese middle‑aged and older adults

Tonglong Jin, Jiaxuan Cui, Peiyi Mo, Xiaogang Tang, Qi Qin, Hui Jiang, Zhaoyao Chen, Wenlei Li, Minghua Wu, Yuan Zhu

10.1016/j.diabres.2026.113564
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus in the rural United States: a scoping review of definitions, healthcare delivery, and patient outcomes

Sydney Blount, Alana Zicari, Leslie Eiland, Emily Knezevich, Shelley Newpher, Anish Patel, Emily Jones, Anna Kahkoska, Saif Khairat, Vanessa D. Jewell

10.1016/j.diabres.2026.113501
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Temporal coordination of light exposure, physical activity and eating rhythms in relation to prevalent diabetes and glycaemic traits: a cross-sectional NHANES study

Yangkun Liu, Min Xu, Chao Ke, Ye Xiao, Mengzi Sun, Boya Tang, Wei Zhang

10.1016/j.diabres.2026.113557
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Sex differences in the risk of metformin-associated gastrointestinal adverse events: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Alok Kumar, Antonino Catalano, Emilia Biamonte, Basilio Pintaudi, Pentti Nieminen, Sunita Singh

10.1016/j.diabres.2026.113560
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 4 days from submission to first decision and 3 days from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

For open access articles, authors are responsible for payment of the article publishing charge (APC) if the manuscript is accepted.

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Research Topics

Diabetes Management and Research Diabetes Treatment and Management Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Diabetes and associated disorders Diabetes Management and Education Pancreatic function and diabetes Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer Diet and metabolism studies Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Chronic Disease Management Strategies Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Diet, Metabolism, and Disease Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Retinal Diseases and Treatments Advanced Glycation End Products research Human auditory perception and evaluation

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