National innovation system for diabetes and metabolic disorders can promote biomedical research accountability; a literature review and designing a conceptual framework.

Objectives: Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and health challenges in most countries and Iran. There is a domestic need to design an innovation system for healthcare through the integration of science and related industries in the country to overcome its specific challenges and complications. The present research aims to review the existing literature and experiences in designing a national innovation system in the field of diabetes and metabolic disorders to improve the research accountability in this field based on society's real needs.