diabetic

American  

[dahy-uh-bet-ik] / ˌdaɪ əˈbɛt ɪk /

adjective

1. of or relating to diabetes or persons having diabetes.

2. having or resulting from diabetes.

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noun

1. a person who has diabetes.

diabetic British  

/ ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having diabetes

2. for the use of diabetics

   diabetic chocolate

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noun

1. a person who has diabetes

Usage

Rather than talking about a diabetic or diabetics , it is better to talk about a person with diabetes , people with diabetes

Other Word Forms

• antidiabetic adjective
• nondiabetic adjective
• undiabetic adjective

Etymology

Origin of diabetic

First recorded in 1790–1800; diabet(es) + -ic

Example Sentences

However, it cited the Journal’s reporting that UnitedHealth diagnosed diabetic cataracts—triggering extra payments—in patients who had already received cataract surgery as an example of an “inappropriate or mistaken” strategy by the company.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was also a type 1 diabetic and had problems with his kidney.

From BBC

Lai's family has been calling for his release for years, citing concerns for his health because he is diabetic, but their calls have been rejected so far.

From BBC

In subsequent texts filed in court, he expressed fear about the impact of a departure on his diabetic mother.

From The Wall Street Journal

A diabetic man who had his leg amputated expressed deep grief over the loss and shame at “becoming a burden,” feeling dependent on his mother and sister.

From Los Angeles Times