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SynthesisBMC endocrine disorders2026

Altered cortical thickness in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients revealed by coordinate-based meta-analysis.

Shengbo Han, Jie Li, Hongli Zhang, Liangliang Ping, Cong Zhou

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Shengbo HanJining Medical University Clinical College, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining, China.
Jie LiDepartment of Psychiatry, Shandong Daizhuang Hospital, Jining, China.
Hongli ZhangDepartment of Endocrinology, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining, China.
Liangliang PingDepartment of Psychiatry, Xiamen Xianyue Hospital, Xiamen, China.
Cong ZhouDepartment of Psychiatry, School of Mental Health, Jining Medical University, Jining, China. doctorzhoucong@163.com.

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Cultivation Plan of High-level Scientific Research Projects of Jining Medical University JYGC2021KJ006Graduate Education and Teaching Reform Research Project of Shandong Province SDYJSJGC2024066Key Research and Development Plan of Jining City 2021YXNS024Medical and Health Science and Technology Development Plan of Shandong Province 202003061210, 202304011343
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backgroundType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative changes. Understanding structural brain changes in T2DM patients is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

methodsThis study adheres to the PRISMA guidelines and is registered on PROSPERO (CRD420251056572). Coordinate-based meta-analysis (CBMA) was used via seed-based d-mapping (SDM) technique to analyze cortical thickness (CTh) variations between T2DM patients and healthy controls (HC). Data were retrieved from PubMed and Web of Science up to April 30, 2025, using pre-specified inclusion and exclusion criteria.

resultsSignificant CTh reductions were detected in the right rolandic operculum (ROL) and left superior temporal gyrus (STG) in T2DM patients. Jackknife analyses confirmed the robustness of these findings. Meta-regression suggested a negative association between BMI and CTh in these two regions, indicating that elevated BMI is associated with more pronounced cortical thinning.

conclusionOur study highlights specific brain regions impacted by T2DM, suggesting that neurodegenerative mechanisms and clinical correlates are involved. These findings highlight the necessity for integrated metabolic and neurological strategies for T2DM management. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Brain Cortical ThicknessCerebral CortexDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2HumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingPrognosisBrain structureCortical thicknessNeurodegenerationSeed-based d-mappingType 2 diabetes mellitus

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