What is another word for diabetics?

Pronunciation: [dˌa͡ɪəbˈɛtɪks] (IPA)

Diabetes is a medical condition that affects a person's ability to control their blood sugar levels. People living with diabetes are often referred to as "diabetics". However, there are many other terms and phrases that can be used instead of "diabetics". For example, "people with diabetes" or "individuals with diabetes" are more person-first language options that place the emphasis on the person rather than the condition. Other options include "diabetes sufferers", "diabetes patients", "people living with diabetes", and "those with diabetes". It's important to consider the language we use when referring to people with diabetes and choose terminology that is respectful, inclusive, and accurate.

What are the hypernyms for Diabetics?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Chronically Ill, Patients, Care Recipients, Illness Sufferers.

Usage examples for Diabetics

There may be a slight loss of weight, perhaps three or four pounds, but this is of no moment, and indeed, Allen says that a moderate loss of weight in most diabetics is to be desired.
"The Starvation Treatment of Diabetes"
Lewis Webb Hill Rena S. Eckman
It will be noticed that the diets which follow contain rather small amounts of fat, a good deal less than is usually given to diabetics.
"The Starvation Treatment of Diabetes"
Lewis Webb Hill Rena S. Eckman
When diabetics exercise freely much more of their sugar is consumed within the body and much less of it eliminated through the kidneys than when very little or no exercise is taken.
"Psychotherapy"
James J. Walsh

Famous quotes with Diabetics

  • I'd be nervous about skiing, wondering what I'd do if I felt shaky on top of a mountain; but other diabetics do ski, so there's no reason I couldn't.
    Dana Hill

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