diabetic

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adjective

di·​a·​bet·​ic ˌdī-ə-ˈbe-tik How to pronounce diabetic (audio)
1
: of or relating to diabetes or diabetics
2
: affected with diabetes
3
: occurring in or caused by diabetes
diabetic coma
4
: suitable for diabetics
diabetic food

diabetic

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noun

: a person affected with diabetes

Examples of diabetic in a Sentence

Adjective new drugs for treating diabetic patients
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
The woman, who was diabetic, was rushed to a medical center and died 10 days later, officials said. Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 15 Feb. 2024 In fee-for-service Medicare, 20 percent of diabetic patients will develop foot ulcers, and 20 percent of those ulcers turn into amputations. John C. Goodman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 In December 2023, the company shared positive results from a phase 2 trial in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 2 Feb. 2024 Those who are out of shape, overweight, diabetic, or have a history of high cholesterol or hypertension most likely have suspected heart disease. Sarah Al-Arshani, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024 Their insulin was able to regulate blood-glucose levels for a week in diabetic mice and minipigs after a single subcutaneous injection. Ivan Paul, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2023 Springs went on to note that the woman’s heart rate stabilized thanks to Andrews’ diabetic test kit, and described the post-emergency atmosphere. Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024 Its walls are decorated with drawings of feet and legs, a constant reminder of the dangers that await if sores on diabetic limbs are left untreated. Edgar Sandoval, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2024 Where Braugher is often associated with characters of authority and self-possession, his Owen Thoreau Jr. is an anxious man, diabetic, a father of three, whose life has run into a rut, working as a car salesman for a demanding, demeaning father. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2023
Noun
For diabetics who still crave sugar and have trouble reducing their sugar intake, Kimberlain offers this advice: ▪ Delay. Caitlin Granfield, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 While these drugs are designed to help diabetics regulate their blood sugar, they've also been found to be effective weight-loss drugs, prompting non-diabetics to seek out the drugs in order to slim down. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2024 Getty Images Food manufacturers will soon be able to use AI and real-world patient data sets to nutritionally optimize their food—for diabetics, pre-diabetics, and the general population. Erin Prater, Fortune Well, 8 Oct. 2023 This is why many Type 1 diabetics undergo regular insulin injections. USA TODAY, 28 Aug. 2023 The risk for those with a high genetic predisposition was four times higher and the risk for type-2 diabetics was two times higher. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2023 Jardiance is used to lower blood sugar for diabetics. Wire Services, Dallas News, 29 Aug. 2023 And its findings support the weekly use of the drug by type 2 diabetics, lead researcher Dr. Avraham Karasik, of the Maccabi Institute for Research and Innovation at Tel Aviv University in Israel, said in a news release about the study. Byerin Prater, Fortune Well, 2 Oct. 2023 For type 2 diabetics, this is used for long-term weight management and is an anti-obesity drug. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

borrowed from Medieval Latin diabēticus, from Late Latin diabētēs diabetes + -icus -ic entry 1

Noun

borrowed from Medieval Latin diabēticus, noun derivative of diabēticus diabetic entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1702, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1763, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of diabetic was in 1702

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Cite this Entry

“Diabetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diabetic. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

diabetic

1 of 2 adjective
di·​a·​bet·​ic ˌdī-ə-ˈbet-ik How to pronounce diabetic (audio)
: of, relating to, or having diabetes
a diabetic person

diabetic

2 of 2 noun
: a person who has diabetes

Medical Definition

diabetic

1 of 2 adjective
di·​a·​bet·​ic ˌdī-ə-ˈbet-ik How to pronounce diabetic (audio)
1
: of or relating to diabetes or diabetics
2
: affected with diabetes
3
: occurring in or caused by diabetes
a diabetic coma
4
: suitable for diabetics
diabetic food

diabetic

2 of 2 noun
: a person affected with diabetes

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