Article Contents
- Introduction
- An overview of important Journal Metrics
- A list of the top ranked journals for this therapeutic area
- Ways to stay up to date with the latest research developments
Introduction
Browse any public health website and look up diabetes and you’ll find several alarming statistics: it ranks sixth among non-communicable diseases causing death; affects 422 million individuals globally; and the prevalence of both type-1 and type-2 diabetes in children and adolescents, to highlight just a few.
Diabetes has an inescapable effect on our society, including our health systems, economies and most importantly, on people with diabetes and their families. Doctors, nurses, educators, health promoters and policymakers are all involved in diabetes care, so we’ve assembled our picks of some of the top international diabetes journals to help health professionals stay up-to-date with the latest research and news.
Here you will find the top 10 Diabetes journals ranked by the 2-year Journal Impact Factor (2-JIF) – a measure of the frequency with which the articles within the journal are cited in a particular 2-year period.
We have also included these other factors for each journal in our assessment to round off the picture.
Journal Metrics
Impact factor
The Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is based on Web of Science data and only includes documents such as articles and reviews. The JIF helps to understand the importance of how often articles are cited by addressing the bias that arises from comparing citation numbers. This bias tends to advantage bigger journals over smaller ones, those published more often over those with fewer issues, and older journals over newer ones. This is because larger or older journals usually have more articles to be cited. By considering the impact factor, we can more fairly compare journals by taking into account these differences in size, publication frequency, and age. A JIF of 3 or more is considered good and 1 is average.
CiteScore
CiteScore is based on Scopus data for all indexed documents, including articles, letters, and editorials, as well as articles and reviews. The CiteScore for a particular year is calculated by dividing the number of citations to all indexed documents within the journal from that year and the three preceding years by the total number of documents published in the journal within that same period.
- Impact factor and CiteScore have the most meaning when used to compare journals within the same therapeutic area. Many academics value a journal’s Impact Factor over its CiteScore; therefore, they will use the impact factor to rank other journals in the same field.
SCImago Journal Rank (SJR)
The SCImago Journal Rank (SJR) indicator evaluates the prestige of academic journals by considering not only the number of citations a journal receives but also the prestige of the journals that issue these citations. An SJR >1.0 is above average. This measurement can be helpful to rank journals within the same field and category.
Source Normalised Impact per Paper (SNIP)
Source Normalised Impact per Paper (SNIP) weights citations based on the total number of citations in a subject field to provide a contextual, subject-specific metric. A SNIP over 1.0 means a journal has more citations than average.
Other Journal considerations
In addition to SJR ranking and journal impact factor, a good quality journal generally has the following characteristics:
- It is indexed on PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Web of Science or another reputable journal index.
- It has an up-to-date website, a clear scope, extensive information for authors and readers, and a publicly visible editorial board consisting of appropriately qualified board members affiliated with accredited universities and research institutions.
- Each article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI).
Top 10 Diabetes Journals
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The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology
This monthly journal focuses on diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolism, offering original research, reviews, and comments to address key issues and advancements in these fields.
- Impact Factor: 44.5
- CiteScore: 58.1
- SJR: 8.217
- SNIP: 9.502
- H-Index: 151
Diabetes Care
"Diabetes Care" is a journal for healthcare practitioners that aims to increase knowledge, stimulate research, and promote better management of diabetes.
- Impact Factor: 16.2
- CiteScore: 27.8
- SJR: 6.008
- SNIP: 4.781
- H-Index: 399
Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome: Clinical Research and Reviews
This journal focuses on clinical research and reviews on diabetes and metabolic syndrome, providing insights into diabetes management and metabolic disorders.
- Impact Factor: 10.0
- CiteScore: 15.4
- SJR: 1.495
- SNIP: 1.791
- H-Index: 71
Diabetologia
"Diabetologia," the official journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, publishes high-quality articles on all aspects of diabetes.
- Impact Factor: 8.2
- CiteScore: 17.6
- SJR: 3.349
- SNIP: 2.486
- H-Index: 250
Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews
This journal covers topics such as diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, and related metabolic conditions.
- Impact Factor: 8.0
- CiteScore: 15.1
- SJR: 1.863
- SNIP: 2.396
- H-Index: 124
Diabetes
"Diabetes" publishes original research about the physiology and pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus.
- Impact Factor: 7.7
- CiteScore: 12.3
- SJR: 2.635
- SNIP: 1.654
- H-Index: 359
Diabetes and Metabolism
Published by the French Society for the Study of Diabetes, this journal links hospital and research units in the field of diabetes.
- Impact Factor: 7.2
- CiteScore: 12.0
- SJR: 1.849
- SNIP: 1.474
- H-Index: 99
Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism
An interdisciplinary journal focusing on clinical and experimental pharmacology and therapeutics related to metabolic and endocrine diseases.
- Impact Factor: 5.8
- CiteScore: 11.8
- SJR: 2.048
- SNIP: 1.314
- H-Index: 142
Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics
"Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics" covers all aspects of diagnosing and managing diabetes using cutting-edge devices, drugs, and software.
- Impact Factor: 5.4
- CiteScore: 11.6
- SJR: 2.374
- SNIP: 1.908
- H-Index: 97
Current Diabetes Reports
"Current Diabetes Reports" provides in-depth reviews on significant developments in diabetes, covering diagnosis, treatment, and management.
- Impact Factor: 4.2
- CiteScore: 10.7
- SJR: 1.387
- SNIP: 1.613
- H-Index: 94
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How to Stay Up-to-Date with Diabetes Research Developments
For pharma professionals and researchers working in the field of Diabetes, it is vital to stay abreast of the latest research advancements. To stay on top you might:
- Consider subscribing to our newsletter and receive updates to our top journal lists as well as other relevant industry and therapeutic developments as they happen.
- Register for an account with your selected journal to get direct access to new research as it's published.
- Customise an RSS feed for your selected journals to also further streamline the process, delivering the latest papers and articles directly to your digital doorstep.
- Setting up a Google alert with Diabetes research keywords to capture relevant news and studies from across the web.
- Lastly, don't underestimate the power of social media; by following the publishers and journals in the field, you'll tap into a community of shared knowledge and discourse.
References
- The top 10 causes of death, World Health Organization
- Diabetes, World Health Organization
- Global, regional, and national burden and trend of diabetes in 195 countries and territories: an analysis from 1990 to 2025
- SCImago Journal & Country Rank
- Scopus
Article originally written by Sarah Cahill and published in 2021, updated by Beth Howe and the Rx Team for 2024!
