diabetic

[ dahy-uh-bet-ik ]
/ ˌdaɪ əˈbɛt ɪk /

adjective

of or relating to diabetes or persons having diabetes.
having or resulting from diabetes.

noun

a person who has diabetes.

Origin of diabetic

First recorded in 1790–1800; diabet(es) + -ic

OTHER WORDS FROM diabetic

an·ti·di·a·bet·ic, adjective non·di·a·bet·ic, adjective un·di·a·bet·ic, adjective

Words nearby diabetic

diabelli, diabetes, diabetes insipidus, diabetes intermittens, diabetes mellitus, diabetic, diabetic acidosis, diabetic coma, diabetic dermopathy, diabetic diet, diabetic glomerulosclerosis

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British Dictionary definitions for diabetic

diabetic
/ (ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk) /

adjective

of, relating to, or having diabetes
for the use of diabetics diabetic chocolate

noun

a person who has diabetes

usage for diabetic

Rather than talking about a diabetic or diabetics, it is better to talk about a person with diabetes, people with diabetes

Medical definitions for diabetic

diabetic
[ dī′ə-bĕt′ĭk ]

adj.

Relating to, having, or resulting from diabetes.
Intended for use by a person with diabetes.

n.

One who has diabetes.