diabetes
/ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiz/
noun
- A medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the amount of sugar in the blood, often causing a person to urinate frequently and feel very thirsty.
- My grandmother manages her diabetes with diet and exercise.
- Many people with diabetes need to check their blood sugar levels every day.
- The doctor explained that diabetes can lead to other health problems if not treated.