(~s)
1.
A ~ is a person who suffers from diabetes.
...an insulin-dependent ~.
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Diabetic is also an adjective.
...~ patients.
ADJ
2.
Diabetic means relating to diabetes.
He found her in a ~ coma.
ADJ: ADJ n
3.
Diabetic foods are suitable for ~s.
ADJ: ADJ n