B1NounMasculine
il diabete
diabetes
/dee-ah-BEH-teh/
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What does ‘diabete’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Mio nonno soffre di diabete da anni.
My grandfather has had diabetes for years.
Il diabete richiede una dieta controllata.
Diabetes requires a controlled diet.
About This Word
Uncountable noun — no plural used. 'Diabete di tipo 1/2' = type 1/2 diabetes.
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