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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 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)
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Received (3971), Duration of Peer Review (26 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (48 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (41 days/Mean), Accepted (43.4%/Mean), Production Time (48 days/Mean), Time to Publication (165 days/Mean), and Rejected (44.9%/Mean).
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Contents Volume 17 Issue 11 November 15, 2026
Editorial
Clinical significance of detection of serum C-reactive protein-fasting C-peptide product, remnant cholesterol and 25-hydroxyvitamin D in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Osama M Ahmed 
World J Diabetes 17(11):120214. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.120214
PRDX2 and Müller cells in diabetic retinopathy
Francesco Cappellani, Matteo Capobianco, Antonio M. Vicari, Marco Zeppieri 
World J Diabetes 17(11):124773. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124773
Review
Prediabetes: Epidemiology, diagnosis, and management
Dan-Ni Shi, Fan Jia, Zhi-Ru Wang, Yi Wang, Yue-Ran Xi, Xuan Wang, Wei-Feng Li 
World J Diabetes 17(11):125494. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.125494
Minireviews
Centrosome amplification in type 2 diabetes mellitus: Putative mechanisms, clinical research implications, and investigational therapeutic perspectives
Yan-Hua Zhang, Zhi-Zhou Song, Sheng Zhang 
World J Diabetes 17(11):125802. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.125802
Beyond body mass index: Body composition in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes, clinical implications and perspectives
Georgia Sotiriou, Athanasios Christoforidis 
World J Diabetes 17(11):126068. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.126068
Retrospective Cohort Study
Diabetes as a pan-cancer risk factor: Triangulated evidence from global burden, longitudinal cohorts, and Mendelian randomization
Ye Lu, Mao-Sheng Chai, Qing-Ying Lan, Qing-Mo Yang, Fu-Rong Yang, Ting-Ning Xiao, Xiao-Wen Kong, Pei-Ru Zhou, Hong Hua 
World J Diabetes 17(11):124123. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124123
Angiosome-targeted vs non-targeted endovascular revascularization in diabetic foot ischemia: A retrospective cohort study
Sohaib Zoghoul, Mohammad Obeidat, Elhassan Abdallah, Abdullah Al-Hashemi, Rana Shalaby, Israa Al-Hashimi, Ayman El-Menyar, Hassan Al-Thani, Ahmed Omar, Ali Barah 
World J Diabetes 17(11):124667. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124667
Explainable machine learning model for predicting minor amputation in diabetic foot ulcers
Zhong-Jing Yang, Jun-Yan Zhao, Shao-Cong Hu, Yi Chen, Yun-Fei Kang, Juan Li, Liang-Chen Wang, Hong-Mei Chen, Zu-Yuan Zhang, Cai-Zhe Yang, Di Zhu 
World J Diabetes 17(11):124921. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124921
Retrospective Study
Development and validation of a nomogram for predicting comorbid anxiety and depression in patients with gestational diabetes mellitus
Chang-Wei Zhu, Ling Wang 
World J Diabetes 17(11):123436. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.123436
Integrating traditional Chinese medicine syndromes with clinical variables to predict lower extremity arterial disease in type 2 diabetes
Ying-Wei Lv, Ai-Juan Jiang, Yu-Meng Geng, Min Hu, Yu-Qing Wang, Lin Ma, Nuo Shen, Jin-Dong Zhao 
World J Diabetes 17(11):125698. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.125698
Clinical Trials Study
Cluster-based metabolic subphenotypes and projected cross-organ risk in Chinese adults with prediabetes
Shu-Han Zhang, Li-Ping Yu, Jin-Ping Zhang, Lu-Lu Song, Li-Li Wu, Zhao-Qing Li, Yi-Fan He, Rui-Fen Deng, Wan-Lu Ma, Cong Zhang, Xian Jin, Bo Zhang 
World J Diabetes 17(11):122820. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.122820
Accuracy and feasibility of initiating real-time continuous glucose monitoring in noncritically ill hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes
Sirinart Sirinvaravong, Choompunuj Sakjirapapong, Lukana Preechasuk, Nuntakorn Thongtang 
World J Diabetes 17(11):124291. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124291
Observational Study
Cluster analysis of computed tomography identifies duration-associated abdominal fat deposition in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Fang-Zhen Yang, Hui-Yu Li, Gang Li, Yu-Ling Zhang, Qian Ji 
World J Diabetes 17(11):124565. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124565
Association of serum oncostatin M with disease severity and mortality in community-acquired pneumonia with diabetes mellitus
Yi Sun, Qian Li, Hong Wang, Ming-Hao Gu, Pei-Kun Teng, Xing-Yu Zhang, Xiu-Di Han, Xue-Dong Liu 
World J Diabetes 17(11):124628. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124628
Prospective Study
Higher diversity of anti-diabetic therapy is associated with lower risk of major adverse kidney events in diabetes
Shu-Ping Zhang, Ting-Ting Huang, Qing-Lian Zeng, Wen-Jin Luo, Yun-Jie Xiong, Chuan Peng, Fei Lian, Qing-Feng Cheng, Zhi-Hong Wang, Wei Huang, Yong Xu, Qi-Fu Li, Shu-Min Yang, Xiang-Jun Chen, Jin-Bo Hu, Xi-Yue Li 
World J Diabetes 17(11):123922. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.123922
Basic Study
Postmenopausal high-gonadotropin-releasing hormone environment mediates pancreatic β-cell compensation via the cAMP-PKA-PDX1 pathway
Xue-Juan Dai, Shi-Cong Gao, Peng-Tao Chen, Lu Yang, Chu-Chu Kong, Cui-Ying Ye, Zi-Xuan Xu, Ya-Xin Hu, Cheng-Yong He, Zheng-Hong Zuo, Wei Wang 
World J Diabetes 17(11):121630. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.121630
Ganagliflozin proline attenuates osteogenic dysfunction and inflammatory signaling during exposure to advanced glycation end products in murine osteoblasts
Zhi-Peng Li, Han Li, Jia-Li Xu, Ya-Jing Liu, Dong Li, Peng Wang, Lei Xiang, Shi-Yu Xu, Cheng-Zheng Duan, Sheng-Xin Wang, Jin-Ke Sun, Chang-Jiang Zhang, Dong-Juan He, Cheng Luo 
World J Diabetes 17(11):124042. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.124042
Systematic Reviews
Potentially modifiable predictors in models for undiagnosed and incident type 2 diabetes: A systematic review
Xue-Fei Zhao, Shan-Shan Tang, Hang-Yu Ji, Xue-Dong An, Xiao-Min Kang, Lin-Lin Jiang, Feng-Mei Lian 
World J Diabetes 17(11):123851. Published online Nov 15, 2026. doi: 10.4239/wjd.123851
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