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Definition
Diabetes; a group of endocrine and metabolic disorders characterized by chronically high blood sugar.
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How it's used
Medical professionals and the public use this term to refer to the chronic condition characterized by high blood glucose levels. It is common to hear people describe the severity or management of the condition by referring to the need for regular checkups or specific dietary restrictions.
Examples
His family members have diabetes, so he pays a lot of attention to his diet.
Do you know how diabetic patients usually control their blood sugar?
Related words
Common phrases
Type 2 diabetes
to develop diabetes
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
