diabetic

adjective/ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk/

Frequency rank: #8,099 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

having or relating to diabetes, a condition in which the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar.

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Example sentence

My grandfather is diabetic and has to check his blood sugar every morning.

Synonyms & related words

  • insulin-dependent
  • hyperglycemic

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