Diabetic

Pronunciation: /daɪ.əˈbɛt.ɪk/

Definitions of diabetic

adjective relating to or affected by diabetes

Example Sentences

A1 My diabetic grandmother needs to monitor her blood sugar levels regularly.

A2 The diabetic patient was advised to follow a strict diet and exercise regimen.

B1 Living with diabetes requires diabetic individuals to make healthy lifestyle choices.

B2 The diabetic population is at a higher risk for developing complications related to their condition.

C1 Advanced technology has made it easier for diabetic patients to manage their disease effectively.

C2 Research into new treatments for diabetes is ongoing to improve the quality of life for diabetic individuals.

Examples of diabetic in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed insulin for the diabetic patient.

informal My friend is diabetic and needs to watch his sugar intake.

slang I heard that guy is a diabetic, so he can't eat any more candy.

figurative Being in debt is like being a diabetic, you have to carefully manage your resources.

Grammatical Forms of diabetic

• plural: diabetics
• comparative: more diabetic
• superlative: most diabetic
• present tense: diabetic
• future tense: will be diabetic
• perfect tense: has been diabetic
• continuous tense: is being diabetic
• singular: diabetic
• positive degree: diabetic
• infinitive: to be diabetic
• gerund: being diabetic
• participle: diabetic

Origin and Evolution of diabetic

First Known Use: 1565 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'diabetic' originates from the Greek word 'diabētēs' meaning siphon or to pass through.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe excessive urination, the term 'diabetic' evolved to refer to a person suffering from diabetes mellitus, a metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels.