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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 >>

2026 Published Issues

9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

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 (3763), Duration of Peer Review (27 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (48 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (40 days/Mean), Accepted (44.8%/Mean), Production Time (48 days/Mean), Time to Publication (165 days/Mean), and Rejected (45.3%/Mean).

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Contents Volume 17 Issue 9 September 15, 2026

Editorial

Pancreatic injury and glucose metabolism dysfunction: The central role of inflammatory signaling and islet β-cell apoptosis

Fang-Fang Qi, Ying Zhang, Chang-Quan Liu, Hong-Jin Chen, Ai-Fang Wang

World J Diabetes 17(9):117159. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.117159

Fractional carbon dioxide laser preconditioning potentiates adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell exosomes for diabetic wound repair

Chun-Yi Wu, Xie-Hua Xiao, Jian-Guo Feng

World J Diabetes 17(9):117228. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.117228

Endothelial cell-derived exosomes: A natural shield against osteoblast ferroptosis in diabetes

Xiao-Cheng Zhong, Xia Wang

World J Diabetes 17(9):117497. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.117497

Review

Gastrointestinal neuroregulation in diabetic gastroenteropathy: Integrating molecular mechanisms and diagnostic approaches

Rui-Yang Yin, Zi-Jian Liu, Yi-Qi Yao, Run-Yu Miao, Hui-Fang Guan, Yu-Xin Zhang, Xin-Yi Fang, Yan-Jiao Zhang, Jia-Xing Tian

World J Diabetes 17(9):115749. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.115749

Targeting gut microbiota: Potential mechanisms in the pathogenesis of type 2 diabetes mellitus and emerging translational intervention strategies

Fu-Jian Xie, Miao Zhang, Wan-Ting Li, Wei-Ye Zhou, Hai-Bei Ma, Yu Xu, Li-Ming Bi

World J Diabetes 17(9):122293. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.122293

Retrospective Cohort Study

Development and validation of an interpretable machine learning model for predicting progression from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes

Zhi-Yuan Fan, Xian-Hui Ran, Na Wang, Tian-Yi Zhao, Hui Li, Xiao Liu, Jin Wu, Zhen Yang, Gang Chen, Lei Yang, Xiao Ma

World J Diabetes 17(9):122555. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.122555

Peripheral arterial disease is associated with retinal fluid and microvascular alterations in type 2 diabetes

Jee Myung Yang, Jiehoon Kwak, Se Hee Min, Sang Uk Choi, Jaeyu Park, Dong Keon Yon, Joo Yong Lee, June-Gone Kim, Young Hee Yoon, Yoon Jeon Kim

World J Diabetes 17(9):122779. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.122779

Early risk stratification of gestational diabetes using interpretable machine learning with first-trimester screening parameters

Shuo-Mei Hung, Chie-Pein Chen, Fang-Ju Sun, Yi-Yung Chen, Liang-Kai Wang, Chen-Yu Chen

World J Diabetes 17(9):123276. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.123276

Retrospective Study

Nutritional intake characteristics and glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Yu-Bin Tang, Juan Du, Hai-Ping Zhou, Yi-Ming Guo, Li-Sha Shen, Xiao-Hong Jiang, Shan Huang

World J Diabetes 17(9):122163. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.122163

Observational Study

Plasma metabolomics reveals progressive alterations across glycemic states

Yun-Tong Liu, Li-Ping Yu, Dong-Li Zhu, Zhen-Ping Li, Jin-Ping Zhang, Ling-Ding Xie, Lu-Lu Song, Yi-Fan He, Xian Jin, Zhao-Qing Li, Rui-Fen Deng, Cong Zhang, Bo Zhang

World J Diabetes 17(9):122419. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.122419

Basic Study

Electroacupuncture alleviates diabetic peripheral neuropathy: Regulates mitochondrial biogenesis and redistribution in peripheral nerve fibers

Xuan Wang, Chong-Xi Yuan, Yun Liu, Wei-Feng Li, Meng-Jiang Lu, Tian-Cheng Xu, Zhi Yu, Bin Xu

World J Diabetes 17(9):120935. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.120935

Ginsenoside Rd promote the contact between mitochondria and lipid droplets through Plin1/Mfn2 to treat diabetic kidney disease

Wen-Bin Wu, Yi Tao, Nai-Jia Xu, Qing-Qing Shao, Fen Yuan, Hui Dong, Fu-Er Lu, Cheng-Hong Zheng, Fan Wu

World J Diabetes 17(9):123886. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.123886

Correspondence

Letter to the Editor: From acupoint stimulation to immunometabolic regulation: What does electroacupuncture frequency really encode in diabetic gastroparesis?

Ke-Jia Li, Yong-Wei Yu, Yang Xia

World J Diabetes 17(9):118504. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.118504

Letter to the Editor: Dynamic SERCA regulation and early metabolic dysfunction in young adults with high waist-to-height ratio

Zhi-Peng Zhou

World J Diabetes 17(9):123444. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.123444

Letter to the Editor: Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysregulation as a plausible contributor to glycated hemoglobin variability and cardiovascular risk in diabetes mellitus

Ioannis Ilias, Lina Zabuliene

World J Diabetes 17(9):124386. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124386

Correction

Correction to “Teneligliptin mitigates diabetic cardiomyopathy by inhibiting activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome”

Gu-Lao Zhang, Zhen-Huan Chen

World J Diabetes 17(9):124151. Published online Sep 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124151