adjective
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of, relating to, or having diabetes
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for the use of diabetics
diabetic chocolate
noun
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
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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.
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
The researchers demonstrated that DIAPH1 connects to the inner tail of RAGE, and this pairing increases the formation of actin structures that intensify diabetic complications.
From Science Daily
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