Of or pertaining to diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus. / Having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus. / Suitable for one having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.

A person with diabetes, usually diabetes mellitus (but see people-first language).

plural of diabetic

In terms of, or by means of, diabetes.

Archaic form of diabetic.

Diabetes mellitus; any of a group of metabolic diseases whereby a person (or other animal) has high blood sugar due to an inability to produce, or inability to metabolize, sufficient quantities of the hormone insulin.

(pathology) Any of a range of congenital defects that affect some children born to diabetic mothers.

plural of diabetic sock

A sock designed to reduce the risk of diabetic foot ulcers and infections by minimizing inputs to pressure ulcers and keeping the feet dry

plural of diabetic embryopathy