Call for papers - Diabetes in children and adolescents: characteristics and management

Guest Editors

Amutha Anandakumar, MSc, RD, PGDDE, PhD, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, India
May Ng, OBE, PhD, LLM, MBA, MSc, MBBS (Hons) Edge Hill University & University of Liverpool, UK

Submission Status: Open | Submission Deadline: 16 October 2025

BMC Endocrine Disorders is calling for submissions to our Collection on Diabetes in children and adolescents. This Collection invites researchers to contribute to the understanding of diabetes in children and adolescents, focusing on its characteristics, management strategies, and the impact on growth and development. We welcome submissions that explore innovative approaches, technological advancements, and psychosocial aspects of pediatric diabetes care, aiming to improve health outcomes and quality of life for young patients.

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Meet the Guest Editors

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Amutha Anandakumar, MSc, RD, PGDDE, PhD, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, India

Dr Amutha Anandakumar is a Senior Scientist and Head of the Department of Childhood & Youth Onset Diabetes at Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre in Chennai, India. She has a background in nutrition, dietetics, and diabetes with special reference to children, adolescents, and young adults. She has published papers on young-onset type 1 and type 2 diabetes, risk factors, and complications. For the past 16 years she has coordinated the Indian Council of Medical Research young diabetes registry in different phases and other young diabetes research projects at MDRF. She serves as an Editorial Board Member of BMC Endocrine Disorders and Reviewer for other journals like Diabetes Care, Journal of Diabetes and its Complications, Diabetes Spectrum, and Journal of Diabetology.

May Ng, OBE, PhD, LLM, MBA, MSc, MBBS (Hons) Edge Hill University & University of Liverpool, UK

Professor May Ng, OBE is a Professor of Child Health at Edge Hill University, Hon Associate Professor at University of Liverpool, and a Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist at Mersey West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS in the United Kingdom. She completed her undergraduate degree MBBS (Hons) under full scholarship in Sydney, Australia and was the recipient of the UK Medical Research Council Fellowship. She further obtained a Masters and PhD degree in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes in the UK. She also has a Master of Laws and an MBA (Merit) in Healthcare and Finance Management. She is the current Chair of UK NIHR Diabetes Research Steering Group for Children, Officer for Research Royal College of Pediatrics and is on the NICE Diabetes Guideline Committee. She was President of the UK Association of Children’s Diabetes Clinicians from 2016–2023. She is also Chair of the E-Learning Committee for European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE), and on the Advisory Council and Chair of E-learning Committee for International Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes (ISPAD). She is a Trustee and Chief Medical Advisor for Action4Diabetes, a UK registered charity dedicated to empowering the lives of people with Type 1 Diabetes in Southeast Asia since 2015. She was awarded an OBE at the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Queen Elizabeth II’s Honours for Services to People with Diabetes and People with Autism and Disabilities. She is active in charitable causes to raise autism and deaf awareness and has been profiled in The Lancet journal feature in February 2023.

About the Collection

BMC Endocrine Disorders is calling for submissions to our Collection on Diabetes in children and adolescents.

Diabetes in children and adolescents is a growing public health concern, with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes presenting unique challenges in diagnosis, management, and long-term outcomes. The increasing prevalence of diabetes in younger populations necessitates a comprehensive understanding of the disease's characteristics, including its impact on growth, development, and psychosocial well-being. Effective management strategies, including insulin therapy, blood glucose monitoring, and education, are crucial for optimizing health outcomes and minimizing complications in this vulnerable group.

Recent advances in technology, such as continuous glucose monitoring and insulin pumps, have revolutionized diabetes management, allowing for more personalized treatment plans. Additionally, research has highlighted the importance of psychosocial support and education in managing diabetes, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach that addresses both medical and emotional aspects of care. Continued exploration in this field will help identify best practices and innovative solutions to enhance the quality of life for young patients.

Future research in pediatric diabetes holds the promise of further advancements in personalized medicine, including the potential for novel therapies and interventions tailored to the unique needs of children and adolescents. As our understanding of the genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors influencing diabetes evolves, we may see the development of predictive models that can guide early intervention and prevention strategies. Moreover, integrating technology and data analytics into diabetes management could lead to improved outcomes and a better understanding of the disease's trajectory in young populations.

Topics that are welcome include, but are not limited to, the following:

Management strategies for type 1 & type 2 diabetes in adolescents
Epidemiology and risk factors: prevalence of diabetes in children and adolescents, genetic and environmental risk factors, rising incidence of type 2 diabetes in youth
Clinical manifestations and diagnosis
Pathophysiology and disease mechanisms
Complications of diabetes in youth: addressing hypoglycemia in children with diabetes, CVD risk factors and long-term complications
Growth spurts and their impact on diabetes management
Innovations in blood glucose monitoring for pediatric patients
Health inequalities in children and adolescents with diabetes

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Well-being.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

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Submission Guidelines

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This Collection welcomes submission of original Research Articles. Should you wish to submit a different article type, please read our submission guidelines to confirm that type is accepted by the journal. Articles for this Collection should be submitted via our submission system, Snapp. During the submission process you will be asked whether you are submitting to a Collection, please select "Diabetes in children and adolescents: characteristics and management" from the dropdown menu.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.