Diabetes (journal)

Diabetes (pronounced /daɪəˈbiːtiːz/ or /daɪəˈbiːtɪs/) is a peer-reviewed medical journal that publishes research on the physiology and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus.

Etymology

The term "diabetes" is derived from the Greek word "διαβαίνειν" (diabaínein), which means "to pass through," referring to the excessive amount of urine produced by individuals with the condition. The term "mellitus" is Latin for "sweetened with honey," referring to the presence of sugar in the urine and blood of individuals with diabetes.

History

The journal Diabetes was first published in 1952 by the American Diabetes Association. It is one of the oldest and most respected journals in the field of endocrinology and metabolism.

Scope

Diabetes covers a wide range of topics related to diabetes, including clinical research, basic science research, and translational research. The journal also publishes articles on the management and treatment of diabetes, as well as its complications such as cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, and retinopathy.

Related Terms

Diabetes mellitus: A group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.
Type 1 diabetes: A form of diabetes mellitus that results from the autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
Type 2 diabetes: A form of diabetes mellitus that is characterized primarily by insulin resistance, relative insulin deficiency, and hyperglycemia.
Gestational diabetes: A condition in which a woman without diabetes develops high blood sugar levels during pregnancy.

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Diabetes (journal)