Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diabetic
Adjective/Noun
/daɪəˈbɛtɪk/
Definition
A person who suffers from diabetes, a condition that affects the body’s ability to process blood glucose.
Examples
- Many diabetic patients must monitor their blood sugar levels regularly.
- She follows a strict diet because she is diabetic.
Meaning
Relating to diabetes, a chronic health condition characterized by elevated levels of glucose in the blood.
Synonyms
- diabetes sufferer
- sugar patient
- glycemic condition
