B2nounhealth
US/ˌdaɪ.əˈbiː.tiːz/
UK/ˌdaɪ.əˈbiː.tiːz/
a serious illness in which the body cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood
In context
My grandfather has had diabetes for twenty years and checks his blood sugar daily.
A healthy diet can lower the risk of developing diabetes.
The clinic offers free tests for people at risk of diabetes.
Words that go with diabetes
adjective + noun
- type 2 diabetesType 2 diabetes is often linked to lifestyle.
verb + noun
- develop diabetesPeople who are overweight are more likely to develop diabetes.
- manage diabetesMany patients manage diabetes with diet and exercise.
verb + preposition
- diagnosed with diabetesHe was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of forty.
- suffer from diabetesMillions of people suffer from diabetes worldwide.
noun + preposition
- risk of diabetesSugary drinks raise the risk of diabetes.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
a diabetesCorrect: diabetes