Diabetes

usgb/ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/
noun

A disease where your body does not process sugar in the right way, causing high blood sugar levels.

She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
Visual representation of "diabetes" - A disease where your body does not process sugar in the right way, causing high blood sugar levels.

Often appears as...

  • type 1 diabetes
  • type 2 diabetes
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Serious Condition

Diabetes is a serious health condition, so use it carefully in sensitive discussions.

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My aunt's battle with diabetes shows how tough the disease can be.
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Chronic Illness

Understand that diabetes is chronic, meaning it lasts for a long time, often lifelong.

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Living with diabetes requires long-term management and care.
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Health Context

Use 'diabetes' primarily for health-related topics, not casually or in jokes.

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The seminar will discuss the impact of diabetes on public health.
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