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Diabetology publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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New Perspectives and Future Challenges in Diabetic Retinopathy
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submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 276 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetic retinopathy; novel pathophysiology; therapeutic targets; drug delivery systems; future therapeutics
Current Understanding of Gender Differences in Diabetes and Rheumatological Diseases submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 305 | Submission Open
Keywords: sex; gender; type 1 diabetes; type 2 diabetes; rheumatoid arthritis
Feature Papers in Diabetology 2025
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submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5659 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; complications; obesity
Healthy Habits of Diabetes: Prevention, Intervention and Management Strategies
edited by and Eileen R. Faulds
submission deadline 10 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 238 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; prevention; intervention; management; implementation
Regulatory Networks of Pancreatic Beta-Cell Function and Insulin Secretion: Intrinsic Mechanisms and Extrinsic Modulators
edited by and Mara Suleiman
submission deadline 15 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 364 | Submission Open
Keywords: beta-cell function; insulin secretion; type 2 diabetes; hormone secretion regulation; glucose homeostasis; beta-cell plasticity; islet biology; metabolic signaling; inter-organ communication
Prevention and Care of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
edited by Roberto Da Ros and
submission deadline 20 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1638 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetic foot; prevention; diabetic foot ulcer; wound; recurrence
Diabetes Care Inequities: Recent Advances and Future Challenges
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submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open
Keywords: health equity; diabetes prevention; diabetes management; implementation science; diabetes disparities; health service innovation; public health interventions; quantitative; qualitative; mixed-methods; social determinants of health; community health workers; motivational interviewing
Advances in Diabetes: Prevalence, Risk Factors, Complications, Costs and Disparities
edited by and Joni S. Williams
submission deadline 15 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1320 | Submission Open
Keywords: prevalence; risk factors; complications; mortality; healthcare utilization; healthcare costs; cost-effectiveness; social determinants; health disparities
New Perspectives on Diabetes and Stroke Research
edited by and Siddharth Sunilkumar
submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 192 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes; ischemic stroke; blood– brain barrier; inflammation; vascular remodeling; cognitive impairment; hyperglycemia; diabetic mouse model
New Horizons in the Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease in Diabetes
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submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 180 | Submission Open
Keywords: peripheral artery disease (PAD); major adverse limb events (MALE); major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE); residual cardiovascular risk; biomarkers; cardiovascular complications of diabetes
Lipid and Glucose Metabolism in Diabetes: Unveiling Mechanisms and Advancing Therapeutic Innovations
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submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: lipid metabolism; glucose homeostasis; insulin resistance; β -cell dysfunction; dyslipidemia; metabolic signaling; therapeutic targets; diabetes therapeutics
Early Intervention and Treatment Strategies for Diabetes
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submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2922 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes remission; early intervention; legacy effect; type 2 diabetes; type 1 diabetes; nutritional intervention; fasting; very-low-calorie diet; metabolic surgery; remission on treatment
Diabetes Management in the Hospital: Applications of Artificial Intelligence
edited by and Nestoras Mathioudakis
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1637 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; machine learning; diabetes; inpatient management; clinical decision support; risk prediction; glucose; predictive analytics; insulin; hospital
Cognitive Impairment and Diabetes: Risk Factors and Preventive Strategies
edited by Joana Nicolau Ramis
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open
Keywords: type 2 diabetes; metabolic syndrome; cognition; mild cognitive impairment; dementia; insulin resistance; neurovascular dysfunction; glycemic control; inflammation; Alzheimer’ s disease
Osteoporosis and Fracture Risk in Diabetes: Updated Clinical, Hormonal and Molecular Insights
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 685 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes mellitus; endocrine; hormone; bone; fracture; fracture risk assessment; skeleton; fracture healing; anti-osteoporotic drugs; osteoanabolic agents; FRAX; FRAXplus; bone turnover markers; mineral metabolism; DXA; osteoporosis; osteopenia; secondary diabetes; osteocalcin; muscle; irisin; collagen
Diabetes Prevention and Management: Diet, Physical Activity and Lifestyle Behaviors
edited by María Duaso and Iliatha Papachristou Nadal
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetes prevention; lifestyle behavior; diet and nutrition; physical activity; smoking and alcohol use; sleep and stress; sedentary behavior; health promotion
Obesity and Diabetes: Healthy Lifestyle Choices submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2859 | Submission Open
Keywords: obesity; metabolic diseases; diabetes; lifestyle; prevention; diet; sleep; physical activity; exercise; eating behaviour
Exercise as Medicine: Exploring the Prevention and Management of Diabetes
edited by and Fabio Petrelli
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open
Keywords: gestational diabetes; type 1 diabetes; type 2 diabetes; exercise; physical activity; prevention; management; lifestyle intervention; health outcomes
Diabetes Technology Trends: Latest Innovations and Future Perspectives submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 88 | Submission Open
Keywords: insulin therapy; technological innovation; insulin pump; glucose sensor; integrated intelligent systems; devices and technology; pharmaceutical technologies; artificial intelligence applications; innovation in communications
Beta-Cell Failure and Death: A Cornerstone in Diabetes Pathogenesis
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submission deadline 29 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 221 | Submission Open
Keywords: beta cell; insulin secretion; survival; proliferation; cell signaling; pharmacology; stem cells; glucose homeostasis; type 1 diabetes; type 2 diabetes; gestational diabetes; iatrogenic diabetes
Insulin Therapy: New Technologies and Future Perspectives
edited by Betul Hatipoglu
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: short-acting; long-acting; therapeutic inertia; pump insulin; non-pump insulin
Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes: Transplantation of Insulin Producing Cells
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submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: islet transplantation; iPS cells; ES cells; mesenchymal stem cells; islet xenotransplantation; immunosuppressants; animal model; clinical trial
Advances in Sleep Disorders in Patients with Diabetes
edited by Stephanie A. Griggs
submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: sleep; circadian rhythms; sleep dysfunction; circadian dysfunction; diabetes; type 1 diabetes; type 2 diabetes; sleep loss; circadian misalignment; sleep interventions; circadian interventions; chronotherapy
Cancer Outcomes in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Modifiable Differences in Vulnerable Populations submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: type 2 diabetes; cancer incidence and prevalence; vulnerable populations; risk factors; social determinants of health; survival; prediction models; genetic factors
All Toes Considered for Diabetic Foot: Prevention, Treatment, and Healthcare Policy
edited by David G. Armstrong, Sofia Sakellaridi, and Miguel Manzur
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 4 | Submission Open
Keywords: diabetic foot; amputation prevention; limb salvage; healthcare policy; wound care; surgical offloading
Effects of Insulin Resistance and Diabetes on Atherosclerosis
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submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: insulin resistance; diabetes mellitus; atherosclerosis; cardiovascular disease; inflammation
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