Effects of Diet and Nutrients on Prediabetes/Diabetes
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Bioactives and Nutraceuticals".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 284
Special Issue Editors
Interests: natural products; endocrinology; diabetes; liver disease
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a common chronic disease characterized by impaired insulin action and/or insufficient insulin production, resulting in elevated blood glucose levels. T2D is frequently associated with other cardiovascular risk factors, leading to severe complications and a significant reduction in quality of life. Its global prevalence is high and continues to rise, currently affecting more than 460 million people worldwide, particularly in developing countries. This increase is largely driven by excess body weight and physical inactivity, which account for more than 90% of diabetes cases globally. T2D is typically preceded by prediabetes, a condition in which early metabolic abnormalities are already present, although to a lesser extent.
As unhealthy dietary patterns—characterized by high consumption of processed foods, sugar-sweetened beverages, and unhealthy fats—increase the risk of developing and exacerbating T2D, diet plays a crucial role in both the prevention and management of prediabetes and T2D. Beyond glycemic control, healthy eating contributes to overall health and well-being. Intentional dietary interventions, such as consuming more non-starchy vegetables, choosing lean meats or plant-based protein sources, selecting high-quality carbohydrates, and opting for low-fat versions of cheeses and dressings, may be decisive factors in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes.
This Special Issue, entitled “Effects of Diet and Nutrients on Prediabetes/Diabetes”, aims to provide a platform for studies related to the effects of diet and nutrients on pharmacology, molecular biology, and any other issues associated with the disruption of molecular mechanisms in prediabetes/diabetes. Original research articles and review articles that provide an overview of advancements in this field are welcome.
Dr. Flavio Francini
Guest Editor
Dr. Luis Flores
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- diabetes
- prediabetes
- insulin resistance
- hyperglycemia
- diet
- dietary patterns
- nutrients
- molecular biology
- pharmacology
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