di·a·bet·ic
ˌdī-ə-ˈbe-tik 
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Adjective
new drugs for treating diabetic patients
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Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Other recent human clinical studies show that photobiomodulation helps heal diabetic and burn wounds, as well as some types of ulcers.
—Praveen Arany, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Raj Goyle, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
His regulars included amputees, diabetics and drug addicts.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
However, a source told PEOPLE Gotti had a series of strokes in recent years and was a diabetic.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Other recent human clinical studies show that photobiomodulation helps heal diabetic and burn wounds, as well as some types of ulcers.
—Praveen Arany, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
The governor’s proposal provides necessary exceptions for students who have disabilities and require assistive technology, are dealing with medical conditions (like diabetics who rely on their phone to track their insulin), and so on.
—Raj Goyle, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2025
His regulars included amputees, diabetics and drug addicts.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Diabetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diabetic. Accessed 11 Feb. 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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