Diabetes
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A chronic medical condition characterised by high levels of glucose in the blood, caused by the body's inability to produce sufficient insulin or to use insulin effectively. It requires ongoing management through medication, diet, and lifestyle.
“Type 2 diabetes can often be managed through healthy eating, regular exercise, and medication when necessary.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/
Syllables
di·a·be·tes
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Contains double 'E' and common letters 'D', 'B', 'T', 'S'; vowels 'I', 'A', 'E' provide excellent coverage
Scrabble
8-letter word worth 13 points; the 'B' tile offers decent scoring opportunities
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