Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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A peer-reviewed online open access journal bringing to the fore outstanding research in the areas of nutrition and chronic disease, including diabetes, from the molecular to the population level.
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Impact Factor
5.2
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
2044-4052
eISSN
2044-4052
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
APC varies by article type: Original Research £2990.00/$4090.00/€3290.00; Correspondence £745.00/$1055.00/€900.00; Brief Communication and Perspective £1285.00/$2075.00/€1610.00, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable.
Submission Instructions
Nutrition and Diabetes accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must provide the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, explain the importance of the work and its suitability for the journal's readership, confirm originality and exclusive submission, include any prior reviewer comments if previously considered elsewhere, and include a Competing Interests statement.
Abstract
An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Background/Objectives, Subjects/Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript
Main body text, excluding abstract, tables/figures, and references, must not exceed 4,000 words. Manuscript must include a Methods section with enough detail and references to allow reproduction of the experimental procedures. Manuscript must document any use of an LLM in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available, include author contribution information, include a Competing Interests statement before the References under the heading 'Competing Interests', and include one to four unique subject terms.
References
Articles may include a maximum of 60 references. References must follow Vancouver format. In-text citations must be numbered consecutively from 1, references must be listed in numerical order, up to six authors must be listed in full and more than six authors truncated after the first six with et al., and first and last page numbers must be provided.
Figures & Tables
Articles may include a maximum of 6 tables or figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the text, figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the References section, and each table must be uploaded separately. Tables must present essential non-duplicative data and be editable, while figures and tables must be labeled sequentially and cited in the text in order.
Review Article
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must provide the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, explain the importance and suitability of the work for the journal's readership, and include a competing interests statement.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Main body text must not exceed 7,500 words, excluding the abstract, tables and figures, and references. Manuscript must include a competing interests statement before the References section under the heading 'Competing Interests', document any use of an LLM in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available, and include at least one and up to four subject terms.
References
Review Articles may include a maximum of 120 references. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be cited in the text as numbered citations, listed in numerical order, include all authors when there are up to six and the first six followed by et al. when there are more than six, and provide first and last page numbers.
Figures & Tables
Review Articles may include a maximum of 8 tables or figures. Figures must not be embedded in the text and must be uploaded as separate files, and each table must be uploaded separately. Tables must be editable and figures and tables must be labelled sequentially and cited in the text in the correct order.
Brief Communication
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must provide the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, explain the importance of the work and its suitability for the journal's readership, and include a Competing Interests statement.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Main body text excluding tables, figures, and references must not exceed 1,500 words. Methods section must provide enough detail and references to allow experimental procedures to be reproduced. Manuscript must include author contribution and Competing Interests statements, and any use of an LLM must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References
References are limited to a maximum of 20. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be numbered in order of citation and listed in numerical order, with all authors listed for up to six authors and the first six followed by et al. for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 2 tables or figures may be included. Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the text, and each table must be uploaded as a separate file. Tables must be editable and clearly labelled sequentially, and figure legends must be brief, specific, and placed on a separate manuscript page after the References section.
Mini-Review
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must provide the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, explain the importance of the work and its suitability for the journal's readership, and include a competing interests statement.
Abstract
Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript
Main body text excluding abstract, tables/figures, and references must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must include a competing interests statement before the References section under the heading 'Competing Interests', an author contribution statement, and documentation of any LLM use in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References
References are limited to a maximum of 50. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be numbered consecutively in order of citation and listed in numerical order, with all authors listed for up to six authors and the first six followed by et al. for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Mini-Reviews may include a maximum of 6 tables or figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the text, and each table must be uploaded as a separate file. Figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the References section, and tables must be editable.
Correspondence
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. The cover letter must include the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, briefly explain the importance of the work and its relevance to the journal's readership, and include a Competing Interests statement.
Abstract
Abstract is not required for Correspondence.
Manuscript
Main body text must not exceed 500 words, excluding tables, figures, and references. The manuscript must include a Competing Interests statement before the References section under the heading 'Competing Interests', a statement of each author's contribution, a Data Availability Statement, documentation of any LLM use in the Methods section or suitable alternative part, and one to four subject terms.
References
Correspondence may include a maximum of 10 references. References must follow the Vancouver format. In-text citations must be numbered consecutively starting at 1, references must be listed in numerical order, and reference lists must include up to six authors in full or the first six followed by et al. if there are more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Correspondence may include a maximum of 2 tables or figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files rather than embedded in the text, and each table must be uploaded separately. Tables must be editable and clearly labelled sequentially, while figures must be labelled sequentially and cited in the text.
Recent Publications
From adipokine to integrator: longitudinal galectin-1 changes mirror glycemic, hepatic, renal, and lipid remodeling after bariatric surgery
Te-Hung Chen, Young-Jen Lin, Wei-Shiung Yang, Po-Chu Lee, Chiung-Nien Chen, Ming-Tsan Lin, Po-Jen Yang
10.1038/s41387-026-00437-7
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Interplay between sarcopenia and type 2 diabetes: mechanisms, implications, and therapeutic prospects
Mrinmoy Ghosh, Yunji Heo, Gajraj Singh Kushwaha, Chanmi Cho, Young-Ok Son
10.1038/s41387-026-00431-z
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Associations among pork intake, weight-loss, and diet quality outcomes in a commercial weight-management program
Ana M. Palacios, Grace Anderson, Beate Henschel, Alexandra M. Lee, Kelli M. Richardson, Chelsie Parker, Stephanie L. Dickinson, Jing X. Kersey, David B. Allison, Gary D. Foster, Michelle I. Cardel
10.1038/s41387-026-00430-0
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The effect of Lippia Citriodora (LC) extract on cardiometabolic risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Sha Xu, Zhenghui Huang, Ke Wang, Lin Li, Xin Zhao, Ying Liu, Han Ding, Qian Zhang, Minwen Cai, Yi Yu, Yang Xu, Xiao Yuan, Zhihong Huang
10.1038/s41387-026-00420-2
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Postprandial glucose response to a low-sucrose chocolate spread in adults with type 1 diabetes: a randomized, double-blinded, cross-over, controlled trial
Naama Fisch-Shvalb, Revital Nimri, Moshe Phillip, Michal Yackobovitch-Gavan
10.1038/s41387-026-00429-7
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Submission to first editorial decision (median days): 20; Submission to acceptance (median days): 209.
Reformat to Nutrition and Diabetes using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter should be provided and include the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, the importance of the work, why it is appropriate for the journal's readership, confirmation that the material is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere, any previous reviewer comments if the manuscript was considered by another journal, and a competing interests statement.
Reformat to Nutrition and Diabetes using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Fully Open Access.
Reformat to Nutrition and Diabetes using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Diet and metabolism studies
Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
Nutritional Studies and Diet
Diet, Metabolism, and Disease
Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
Birth, Development, and Health
Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
Pancreatic function and diabetes
Diabetes Management and Research
Regulation of Appetite and Obesity
Diabetes Treatment and Management
Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
Nutrition and Health in Aging
Diabetes and associated disorders
Obesity and Health Practices
Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
Gut microbiota and health
Fatty Acid Research and Health
Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment
Vitamin D Research Studies
Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies