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diabetes Synonyms
Another word for diabetes
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• noun (Context 1)
A chronic metabolic disorder (specifically diabetes mellitus) in which the body cannot properly produce or respond to the hormone insulin, resulting in elevated levels of glucose in the blood and urine.
Usage Example
"Regular physical exercise and a balanced diet are essential for managing type 2 diabetes mellitus."
Strongest
diabetes mellitus
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Diabetes. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/diabetes