Meaning
diabetic
- a person who suffers from diabetes
In a sentence
Come molti diabetici, mio nonno deve controllare sempre la glicemia.
Like many diabetics, my grandfather must always monitor his blood sugar.
I diabetici devono seguire una dieta equilibrata e povera di zuccheri.
Diabetics must follow a balanced diet low in sugar.
Questo centro medico offre assistenza specializzata per i diabetici.
This medical centre offers specialised care for diabetics.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| diabetico | masculine · singular |
| diabetici | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Feminine form is 'diabetica'. Can also function as an adjective meaning 'diabetic'.