Definition of "diabetic" in Anglais

adjective

1. Of or pertaining to diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.

   • diabetic complications
   • the diabetic foot

2. Having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.

   • diabetic patients (patients with diabetes)
   • He turned diabetic in his thirties.

3. Suitable for one having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.

   • diabetic socks

noun

1. A person with diabetes, usually diabetes mellitus.