diabetic

/ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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