Meaning of the word diabetic in English

What does diabetic mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

diabetic

US /ˌdaɪ.əˈbet̬.ɪk/
UK /ˌdaɪ.əˈbet.ɪk/
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Noun

a person who has diabetes

Example:
My grandmother is a diabetic and needs to monitor her blood sugar.
He learned to live with being a diabetic.

Adjective

relating to or suffering from diabetes

Example:
She follows a strict diabetic diet.
The hospital has a specialized diabetic clinic.
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