Diabetes: Molecular Mechanisms

Dear colleagues,

Diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by chronic hyperglycemia. Genetic background plays a role in the basis of the etiology of hyperglycemia, with a wide spectrum between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In other rare forms, such as monogenic diabetes, mitochondrial diabetes, and diabetes associated with rare syndromes, genetics play a pivotal role.

Genetics do not provide any issue in the clinical management or primary prevention of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, but they may allow researchers to design intervention trials. Genetic testing may unravel individual susceptibilities and drive the choice to reduce risks by applying medical surveillance, lifestyle modficiations, or even drug therapy thanks to precision medicine.

This Special Issue focuses on high-quality research papers that address genetic issues in every type of diabetes mellitus. This Special Issue also welcomes papers about omics science or other kinds of molecular studies on this disorder. Contributions from a wide range of professions are welcome. Original research papers and state-of-the-art reviews will be accepted.

Dr. Maurizio Delvecchio
Guest Editor

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