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A disease characterized by persistently elevated blood sugar.
Natural examples
Der Arzt erklärte, warum Diabetes den Blutzucker beeinflusst.
The doctor explained how diabetes affects blood sugar.
Im Informationsblatt stehen grundlegende Fakten über Diabetes.
The information sheet lists basic facts about diabetes.
Die Gruppe sammelt Geld für die Diabetesforschung.
Volunteers are raising money for diabetes research.
Usage note
Diabetes is masculine: der Diabetes, genitive des Diabetes. The term usually refers to diabetes mellitus.
Mini-lesson: Diabetes
A disease characterized by persistently elevated blood sugar. Diabetes is masculine: der Diabetes, genitive des Diabetes. The term usually refers to diabetes mellitus.
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