It may come as a surprise that Finland — one of the least polluted, wealthiest countries, where average life expectancy is among the world’s highest — has the highest rate of Type 1 diabetes.Description. Diabetologia publishes original clinical and experimental research within the field of diabetes. We are interested in papers that convey new information or insight into any aspect of the condition, ranging from basic science to clinical applications. These are judged in terms of their scientific quality, novelty.Lithuanians (Lithuanian: lietuviai, singular lietuvis/lietuvė) are a Baltic ethnic group, native to Lithuania, where they number around 2,561,300 people. Another million or more make up the Lithuanian diaspora, largely found in countries such as the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Russia, United Kingdom and Ireland.
Diabetologia also hosts editorials, commentaries, debates and reviews, relating to any aspect of diabetes and related conditions, and welcomes submissions from any part of the world. For more information about the journal, including instructions to authors, see www.diabetologia-journal.org.Welcome to Diabetologia, the official journal of the EASD. We publish high-quality, cutting edge articles on all aspects of diabetes, from basic science through translational work to clinical research.The mechanisms of action of metformin. Abstract Metformin is a widely-used drug that results in clear benefits in relation to glucose metabolism and diabetes-related complications. The mechanisms underlying these benefits are complex and still not fully understood. Physiologically, metformin has been shown to reduce hepatic glucose production.