diabetes
Translation
diabetes
Examples
He has type 2 diabetes.
He has type 2 diabetes.
Managing diabetes requires a healthy diet.
Managing diabetes requires a healthy diet.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a medical condition He has diabetes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hyperglycemia (related condition), sugar disease (colloquial)
Etymology
From Greek 'diabainō' (to pass through), referring to excessive urination. 'dia-' (through) + 'bainō' (to go).
Memory Tips
Think of 'dia-' (through) and imagine sugar 'passing through' the body instead of being used for energy.