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World Journal of Diabetes is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of diabetes, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Experimental diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, diabetic angiopathies, diabetic complications such as diabetic neuropathies, diabetic nephropathies, diabetic cardiomyopathies, diabetic foot disease and foot ulcers, diabetic coma, diabetic ketoacidosis, Donohue syndrome, fetal macrosomia, and prediabetes. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, correspondence, and any other studies related to diabetes and its associated complications. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in diabetes, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of diabetic science. Submit an Article >>

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Editors-in-Chief

Lu Cai, MD, PhD, Professor, (E-mail: l0cai001@louisville.edu) Pediatric Research Institute, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40202, United States
Michael Horowitz, PhD, MD, Professor, (E-mail: michael.horowitz@adelaide.edu.au) Department of Medicine, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide 5005, Australia
Md. Shahidul Islam, PhD, Professor, (E-mail: islamd@ukzn.ac.za) Department of Biochemistry, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban 4000, South Africa

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The WJD is now abstracted and indexed in Science Citation Index Expanded (SCIE, also known as SciSearch®), Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, Journal Citation Reports/Science Edition, Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.

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The 2026 edition of Journal Citation Reports® cites the 2025 journal impact factor (JIF) for WJD as 5.1; JIF without journal self cites: 4.9; 5-year JIF: 5.9; JIF Rank: 46/198 in endocrinology and metabolism; JIF Quartile: Q1; and 5-year JIF Quartile: Q1.

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1948-9358 (online)

Latest Manuscript Statistics

Received (3924), Duration of Peer Review (26 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (48 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (40 days/Mean), Accepted (43.5%/Mean), Production Time (48 days/Mean), Time to Publication (165 days/Mean), and Rejected (44.4%/Mean).

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Contents Volume 17 Issue 10 October 15, 2026

Editorial

Glycated hemoglobin and risk stratification in gestational diabetes: An editorial perspective

Ravindranath Reddy, Saptarshi Bhattacharya

World J Diabetes 17(10):117696. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v17.i10.117696

Revisiting the pancreas-liver axis in diabetes: The emerging role of exosomal miR-375-3p

Bich Ngoc Hoang Thi, Thang Viet Luong, Hai Nguyen Ngoc Dang, Hau Phuc Tran, Trung Tran Nguyen

World J Diabetes 17(10):117752. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.117752

Toward precision metabolic medicine: Multi-omics deconstruction and translational potential of herbal formulations in glycolipid metabolic disorders

Huo-Xiang Zhou, Wei Guo, Wei-Wei Lin, Fang Xu, Li-Yun Zheng

World J Diabetes 17(10):117952. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.117952

Opinion Review

Imbalances in RNA metabolic networks in vascular lesions associated with diabetes and sarcopenia

Lin-Yi Tang, Ting Huang, Li-Yun Li, Yang Liu, Ping Yang, Zai-Yong Zheng, Hao-Ran Wu, Chun-Xiang Zhang

World J Diabetes 17(10):125822. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.125822

Review

Pathophysiological mechanisms and risk factors linking type 2 diabetes mellitus and sarcopenia: A narrative review

Xiu-Li Xie, Hai-Yan Cao, Zi-Tong Wang, Hao-Ran Chen, Li-Sui Zhou, Tao Qian, Zhong-Yu Han

World J Diabetes 17(10):124847. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124847

Minireviews

Exosomes as emerging mediators and therapeutic vehicles in painful diabetic neuropathy: From pathophysiology to clinical translation

Idris Long, Entesar Yaseen Abdo Qaid

World J Diabetes 17(10):123286. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.123286

Retrospective Study

Post vitrectomy alterations of retinal microcirculation in complicated diabetic retinopathy with and without silicone oil

Yan-Hui Xiao, Wen-Peng Zhang, Zhen-Yu Wang

World J Diabetes 17(10):122682. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.122682

Hypertriglyceridemic acute pancreatitis with diabetes mellitus: Investigation of factors and predictive models for severity progression

Min Chai, Lian-Xi Zhao, Zhen-Gang Wang, Da-Hai Xu

World J Diabetes 17(10):124186. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124186

Observational Study

Associations of quantitative computed tomography measured abdominal and ectopic fat with impaired glucose metabolism in overweight/obese Chinese adults

Xiao-Li Ma, Yang Liu, Bo-Han Li, Hui-Chen Zhao, Yan-Pei Sun, He-Li Han, Wan-Jiang Yu, Hua Lin, Wei-Na Mu, Yuan-Tao Liu

World J Diabetes 17(10):123878. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.123878

Association between estimated glucose disposal rate and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients

Jian-Tong Yin, Yi-Xiao Lu, Zi-Meng Li, Shu Niu

World J Diabetes 17(10):125355. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.125355

Prospective Study

Clinical significance of serum thrombospondin-4 for interventional restenosis in diabetes patients complicated by lower extremity arteriosclerosis obliterans

Die Hu, Xiao-Yue Lin, Tian-Qi Zhao, Hua Ji, Ming-Wei Chen, Xiao-Tong Zhao

World J Diabetes 17(10):124271. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124271

Elevated triglyceride-glucose index predicts poor third-trimester glycemic control among gestational diabetes mellitus women: A prospective study in Shanghai

Xiu-Qi Zhang, Cai-Xia Cheng, Zhen Duan, Rui-Qi Cai, Xiang-Jin Gao, Rui Zhang, Qing Yang, Rui-Ping Wang

World J Diabetes 17(10):124659. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124659

Translational Research

Regression to normoglycemia, progression to diabetes, and their association with health outcomes in Chinese adults with untreated prediabetes

Jia-Yue Zhang, Ya-Hui Xu, Shu-Ting Wang, Ying Huang, Wen-Xiao Zheng, Ying Xiao, Zu-Yao Yang

World J Diabetes 17(10):124090. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124090

Basic Study

Preventive carnosine supplementation attenuates painful diabetic neuropathy via restoring mitochondrial function and suppressing inflammasome activation

Zhuo-Ying Yu, Jing Yang, Ye Jiang, Yong-Zheng Han, Min Wei, Jia-Yin Shou, Shi-Xiong Shen, Yan-Han Lyu, Xin-Sheng Li, Qian Chen, Xin-Ru Zhao, Guo-Gang Xing, Da-Qing Ma, Min Li

World J Diabetes 17(10):123730. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.123730

Systematic Reviews

Human pregnancy outcomes after early glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist exposure: A scoping review

Ritu Singh, Akriti Singh, Awadhesh Kumar Singh

World J Diabetes 17(10):124799. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124799

Case Report

Maturity-onset diabetes of the young type 6 in China and the utility of semaglutide: A case report

Gui-Yan Chen, Liu-Xue Yang, Zhui Chen, Zhi-Qing Liang, Lin-Hua Pi

World J Diabetes 17(10):126085. Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.126085