diabetic

/daɪˈæbɪtɪk/

Definitions

1. noun

A person having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.

“The doctor explained the importance of managing diabetes for diabetics.”

2. adjective

Related to or affected by diabetes.

“The diabetic patient had to carefully monitor their blood sugar levels.”

Synonyms

  • diabetic patient
  • person with diabetes

Antonyms

  • non-diabetic