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World J Diabetes. Dec 15, 2024; 15(12): 2376-2379
Published online Dec 15, 2024. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v15.i12.2376
Intersection of the glymphatic system and diabetes: Navigating a new frontier
Asad Gul Rao, Abdulqadir J Nashwan
Asad Gul Rao, Clinical Medicine, Dow Medical College, Karachi 74200, Pakistan
Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 3050, Qatar
Author contributions: Rao AG and Nashwan AJ wrote the draft and critically reviewed the literature.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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Corresponding author: Abdulqadir J Nashwan, MSc, PhD, Research Scientist, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Rayyan Road, Doha 3050, Qatar. anashwan@hamad.qa
Received: July 1, 2024
Revised: October 2, 2024
Accepted: October 22, 2024
Published online: December 15, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This article highlights the groundbreaking study by Tian et al, which reveals significant glymphatic dysfunction in prediabetes and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Despite multiple limitations, such as a small sample size and a cross-sectional design, the study highlights the importance of early detection and comprehensive diabetes management while suggesting additional research and innovative approaches to treatment.