diabetes
/ˌdaɪəˈbiːdiːz/
B1 · Intermediate★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a health condition where your body has trouble controlling the amount of sugar in your blood.
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“My grandfather has diabetes and needs to check his blood sugar often.”
“Eating too much sugar can increase your risk of diabetes.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Diabetes insipidus; any condition characterized by excessive or incontinent urine, now specifically as caused by impaired production of, or response to, the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin.
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diabeticdiabetics