This assignment consists of an annotated bibliography focusing on the topic of diabetes. The student has selected seven peer-reviewed journal articles that delve into different facets of diabetes, such as classification, the link between adiposity and insulin resistance, the role of metformin, diabetic retinopathy, cardiovascular diseases associated with type 2 diabetes, and HbA1c diagnostics in adolescents. Each article is accompanied by a concise annotation explaining its relevance to the overall understanding of diabetes.