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Pathophysiology, Practical Management and Nutritional Treatment in Diabetes

A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Diabetes".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 245

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Cristina Tejera Pérez

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Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ferrol, Ferrol, Spain
Interests: nutrition; insulin resistance; metabolism; lipid metabolism; glucose metabolism; human nutrition; metabolic diseases; nutritional and metabolic diseases; malnutrition; hypertension

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We invite researchers, clinicians, and experts to contribute to this Special Issue, entitled “Pathophysiology, Practical Management and Nutritional Treatment in Diabetes”. This edition aims to highlight cutting-edge advancements and evidence-based approaches in diabetes and nutrititional care. Nutrients directly impact diabetes by modulating glycemic control, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, and metabolic function. Precision nutrition strategies, including macronutrient balance, micronutrient adequacy, and dietary patterns, are essential for both the prevention and management of diabetes.

We seek the submission of high-quality original research, systematic reviews, and clinical perspectives that explore evidence-based dietary interventions, precision nutrition approaches, and the integration of technology in nutritional therapy for diabetes, prediabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Contributions on evidence-based nutritional strategies, comparing low-carbohydrate, Mediterranean, and intermittent fasting diets, as well as studies on pharmacological therapies and their nutritional impact, are welcome to be submitted. Additionally, we invite the submission of research on personalized diabetes nutritional treatment, focusing on genetics, gut microbiota, and lifestyle-driven therapy optimization. Join us in shaping the future of diabetes care by submitting your manuscript to this Special Issue.

Dr. Cristina Tejera Pérez
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • diabetes
  • type 2 diabetes
  • nutritional therapy
  • diet
  • exercise
  • nutrition

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Comparing Dietary Intake and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Vancouver’s South Asian Community
by Rehan Jessa, Rachel A. Murphy, Nadia A. Khan and Tricia S. Tang
Nutrients 2025, 17(12), 1967; https://doi.org/10.3390/nu17121967 - 10 Jun 2025
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Background: Compared to omnivorous diets, vegetarian diets are generally linked to improved body weight, blood pressure, lipid profiles, and glycemic control. Despite having the highest global prevalence of vegetarianism, South Asians in Canada exhibit disproportionately high rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. [...] Read more.
Background: Compared to omnivorous diets, vegetarian diets are generally linked to improved body weight, blood pressure, lipid profiles, and glycemic control. Despite having the highest global prevalence of vegetarianism, South Asians in Canada exhibit disproportionately high rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. This study examines the usual dietary intake and CVD risk factors among South Asian vegetarians and omnivores at risk of diabetes in British Columbia, Canada. Methods: Of a community sample of 100 South Asian adults at high risk of diabetes and recruited from 12 faith-based centers across the Metro Vancouver area, 96 completed the culturally adapted 163-item SHARE Food Frequency Questionnaire to determine their dietary status. CVD risk factors such as body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) were also assessed. The usual dietary intake metrics, including the total energy, macronutrient, and micronutrient consumption, were compared between vegetarians and omnivores. The associations between diet type, BMI, and WC were analyzed. Results: Of the 96 participants, 50 identified as vegetarians and 46 as omnivores. The mean age was similar between groups: 64.9 (±9.0) years for vegetarians and 65.6 (±10.5) years for omnivores. Females comprised a higher proportion of vegetarians (54.0% vs. 34.8%). Vegetarians reported a greater intake of carbohydrates and foods with a higher glycemic index and glycemic load. The fat intake was comparable between groups. Omnivores had a significantly higher intake of niacin, vitamin B-12, potassium, and zinc. Both groups exceeded the recommended sodium intake. Overall, 90.6% of the participants were classified as overweight or obese, with no significant association between vegetarianism and reduced adiposity. Conclusions: Both dietary groups exhibited an increased prevalence of overweight and obesity and had nutritional profiles that may be associated with elevated cardiometabolic risk. Factors such as dietary acculturation and a suboptimal diet quality may underlie these findings. Culturally tailored nutritional interventions are warranted to address the specific needs of South Asian Canadian communities. Full article
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