Diabetic
Pronunciation: /ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk/
Diabetic (noun)
- a person who has diabetes, a condition affecting blood sugar levels
Examples
- The diabetic needs to monitor blood sugar levels regularly.
- A diabetic should follow a balanced diet to stay healthy.
Common collocations: diabetic patient, diabetic care, diabetic diet, diabetic symptoms, diabetic medication
Diabetic (adjective)
- connected to or caused by diabetes, a disease affecting blood sugar
Examples
- Diabetic complications can be severe if not managed properly.
- She follows a diabetic diet to control her condition.