Knowledge evolution and emerging emphasis on outcome standardization in diabetes remission research: a multidatabase bibliometric analysis, 1950 to January 2026

Background

Diabetes remission has evolved from an infrequently reported clinical observation into an increasingly defined and assessable outcome. Previous bibliometric studies have largely relied on the Web of Science and focused on literature published after 2000, limiting characterization of earlier knowledge foundations and long-term thematic change. This study mapped the global landscape and knowledge evolution of diabetes remission research and examined whether prespecified temporal boundaries were supported by annual publication trends.