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diabetic

Pronunciation: [ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk]

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Learn how to use diabetic in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “health”

(adjective) describing someone who has diabetes, which is a condition that affects how the body uses sugar. If a person is diabetic, it means they need to watch what they eat because their body can't handle sugar like most people.

Example

My grandfather is diabetic, so he has to be careful about what sweets he eats.

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She used to be diabetic, but after changing her diet, she is now healthy and no longer needs to monitor her sugar as strictly.

Example

Is your aunt diabetic, or can she eat as much sugar as she wants?

Context: “health”

(noun) a person who has diabetes. This means they need to manage their diet and sometimes take medicine to help their body handle sugar better.

Example

The diabetic in our group shared helpful tips about managing blood sugar levels.

Example

He was not a diabetic before, but then he had to learn a lot about sugar when he was diagnosed.

Example

How many diabetics are in our class?

How to pronounce diabetic

Pronunciation: [ˌdaɪəˈbɛtɪk]

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