di·a·bet·ic
ˌdī-ə-ˈbe-tik 
Examples of diabetic in a Sentence
Adjective
new drugs for treating diabetic patients
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One of the clinical signs associated with diabetes in cats is ataxia caused by diabetic neuropathy.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
The world must take notice of the enormous inequities that are plaguing diabetics globally.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The analysis found a greater likelihood of neurodevelopmental disorders in children of women who were diabetic before pregnancy, compared with those who had gestational diabetes.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
One of the clinical signs associated with diabetes in cats is ataxia caused by diabetic neuropathy.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
The team believes these methods could not only help diabetics, but also people suffering from serious skin conditions like psoriasis.
—New Atlas, 27 Mar. 2025
The world must take notice of the enormous inequities that are plaguing diabetics globally.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Diabetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diabetic. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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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
diabetic
2 of 2 noun
: a person affected with diabetes
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