Diyabetes (en. Diabetes)

diy·a·be·tes

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition with high blood sugar levels.
Diabetes requires careful health management.
Ang diyabetes ay nangangailangan ng masusing pangangalaga sa kalusugan.
A disease caused by insulin deficiency or insulin resistance.
Diabetes is often caused by poor eating habits.
Madalas na nagiging sanhi ng diyabetes ang hindi tamang pagkain.
A metabolic disorder resulting in abnormal sugar metabolism.
A person with diabetes must monitor their diet.
Ang tao na may diyabetes ay kailangang bantayan ang kanilang diet.

Etymology

from the Greek 'diabetes mellitus'

Common Phrases and Expressions

control diabetes
Taking steps to keep blood sugar levels in check.
kontrolin ang diyabetes

Related Words

insulin
A hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
insulin
glucose
A simple sugar that provides energy to the body.
glukosa

Slang Meanings

diabetes
Oh no, the food is so sweet, I might get diabetes.
Naku, sobrang tamis ng pagkain, baka magka-diyabetes ako.
sugar level gone wild
You know, my diabetes is like my sugar level gone wild sometimes.
Alam mo na, ang diyabetes ko, minsan parang sugar level gone wild yan.
sweet tooth struggles
I’m really struggling to stay away from chocolate, diabetes and sweet tooth struggles.
Hirap na hirap na akong lumayo sa tsokolate, diyabetes at sweet tooth struggles.