someone who has diabetes
"The diabetic monitored his blood sugar levels every morning after breakfast."
A person with diabetes, usually diabetes mellitus (but see people-first language).
"After her diagnosis, she joined a support group specifically designed for diabetics to manage their blood sugar levels."
In plain English: A diabetic is someone whose body has trouble turning sugar into energy properly.
"The diabetic at the front desk was given special priority for his appointment."
of or relating to or causing diabetes
"The diabetic diet focuses on foods that help manage blood sugar levels."
suffering from diabetes
"The diabetic patient had to monitor their blood sugar levels carefully after eating lunch."
Of or pertaining to diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.
"The diabetic patient needed to monitor their blood sugar levels carefully after starting the new medication."
In plain English: Diabetic describes someone who has diabetes, meaning their body doesn't handle sugar properly and they need special care to stay healthy.
"She has to be careful when buying food because she is diabetic."
Usage: Use the adjective form when describing symptoms, treatments, or conditions related to diabetes rather than referring directly to a person's identity. Avoid using "diabetic" as an identifier for individuals in favor of people-first language like "person with diabetes."
The word diabetic comes from diabetes with the suffix -ic added to form an adjective. It entered English as a doublet, meaning it shares a common origin and similar spelling history, with its related form diabatic also appearing in the language.