diabetic

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adjective

di·​a·​bet·​ic ˌdī-ə-ˈbe-tik 

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

These diabetic Mary Janes have padded straps with Velcro closures as well as shock-absorbing outsoles, arch support, and firm heel counters. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

The polyphenols in red grapes, specifically quercetin, myricetin, and resveratrol, may intervene with these diabetic complications. — Kathi Valeii Published, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026

Noun

Continue taking prescribed diabetic, blood pressure, or other heart medications as directed. — Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 16 July 2026

As an example, a diabetic that cannot get access to insulin could suffer from diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body does not have access to enough insulin, leading to severe dehydration, coma and even death. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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

Rhymes for diabetic

• acetic
• aesthetic
• ascetic
• athletic
• cosmetic
• diegetic
• eidetic
• emetic
• esthetic
• frenetic
• genetic
• helvetic

Kids Definition

diabetic

1 of 2 adjective

di·​a·​bet·​ic ˌdī-ə-ˈbet-ik 

: 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 

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