diabetic
/ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk/
noun
- A person who has diabetes.
- Many diabetics use insulin pumps to control their condition.
- As a diabetic, he checks his blood sugar level every morning.
- The support group helps diabetics share tips for healthy living.
adjective
- Relating to or affected by diabetes, a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control blood sugar levels.
- He carries a diabetic alert card in case of an emergency.
- My grandmother follows a diabetic diet to manage her blood sugar.
- The hospital has a special diabetic clinic for patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
- Suitable for or intended for people with diabetes, especially regarding food or products.
- The store sells diabetic chocolate sweetened with stevia.
- She ordered a diabetic meal on the flight to avoid sugary foods.
- These diabetic snacks are low in carbohydrates and sugar.