Dietary Regulation of Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Diabetes
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Nutrition and Diabetes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 February 2026 | Viewed by 20
Special Issue Editors
Interests: type 2 diabetes; sex dimorphism in metabolic diseases; aging-associated chronic diseases; immunometabolism
Interests: insulin resistance; insulin signaling; metabolism; lipid metabolism; glucose metabolism; energy metabolism; metabolic diseases; metabolic endocrinology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Diabetes mellitus is a growing global health concern characterized by impaired glucose and lipid homeostasis. Diet plays a central role in both the development and management of diabetes, influencing insulin sensitivity, hepatic glucose production, lipid storage, and systemic inflammation. This Special Issue focuses on the intricate relationship between dietary components and the regulation of glucose and lipid metabolism in the context of diabetes. It highlights recent advances in understanding how macronutrient composition, micronutrient availability, phytochemicals, and dietary patterns affect metabolic health. Articles in this issue explore the molecular mechanisms by which diet modulates insulin signaling pathways, hepatic lipid synthesis, gut microbiota, and adipose tissue function. Special attention is given to emerging dietary strategies, including intermittent fasting, ketogenic diets, and plant-based interventions, and their potential to restore metabolic balance and improve diabetic outcomes. By integrating findings from basic, translational, and clinical studies, this issue aims to provide new insights into personalized nutrition approaches for diabetes prevention and therapy.
Dr. Wanbao Yang
Prof. Dr. Shaodong Guo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- diabetes mellitus
- glucose metabolism
- lipid metabolism
- insulin resistance
- dietary intervention
- macronutrients
- micronutrients
- gut microbiota
- inflammation
- hepatic glucose production
- adipose tissue function
- personalized nutrition
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