diabetic
UK: ˌdaɪəˈbetɪk | US: ˌdaɪəˈbetɪk
adj. relating to or affected by diabetes
n. a person who has diabetes
diabet<pass through> + ic<adjective suffix>
- diabet: From Greek diabētēs ("passing through," originally referring to excessive urination, a symptom of diabetes). The root reflects the ancient observation of the disease's hallmark symptom.
- ic: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating "pertaining to" (from Latin -icus via French).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Greek diabainein ("to pass through"), referencing the excessive urination caused by uncontrolled diabetes. In the 16th century, the medical term diabetes was adopted, and diabetic emerged later to describe both the condition and affected individuals. The logic hinges on the disease's observable effect (fluid passing rapidly through the body).
She follows a strict diabetic diet to manage her blood sugar.
The clinic provides specialized care for diabetic patients.
Diabetic neuropathy can cause numbness in the extremities.
He was diagnosed as diabetic last year.
Diabetic medications have advanced significantly in recent decades.