Diabetes/Metabolism Research and Reviews is a print and electronic journal that publishes original research articles and reviews in diabetes and related areas of metabolism. The journal is dedicated to publishing papers with the shortest achievable lead times. The Editor-in-Chief and Co-Editors will consider original articles on the aetiology and pathogenesis of diabetes as well as treatment and management issues related to patient care. Areas of controversy are especially welcome. The reviews section serves the community of clinicians and researchers by providing an ongoing update of clinical and basic scientific advances in the most important areas of diabetes and metabolism.