German · Body & Health
"Diabetes" in German: Diabetes
der Diabetes
Diabetes in German is der Diabetes. Say Ich habe Diabetes or Diabetes Typ zwei. Keep the medical noun clear in appointments.
Doctor visit
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How to pronounce Diabetes
Say it
dee-ah-BEH-tess
/diaˈbeːtəs/
dee-ah-BEH-tess. Stress on Beh. Soft final s.
"Diabetes" in German: quick reference
| German | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| der Diabetes | diabetes Main medical noun. | Main medical noun. |
| Diabetes haben | to have diabetes Personal health. | Personal health. |
| Diabetes Typ 1 / Typ 2 | type 1 / type 2 diabetes Clinical details. | Clinical details. |
| Blutzucker | blood sugar Related everyday word. | Related everyday word. |
How to use Diabetes in real life
- 1Doctor visit
Ich habe seit Jahren Diabetes.
I've had diabetes for years.
Diabetes haben.
- 2Form at intake
Kreuzen Sie bitte Diabetes an, falls zutreffend.
Please check diabetes if applicable.
Diabetes on forms.
- 3Friend asking carefully
Brauchst du wegen Diabetes etwas Süßstoff?
Do you need sweetener because of diabetes?
Wegen Diabetes.
Mistakes English speakers make with Diabetes
Incorrect: die Diabetes
Correct: der Diabetes
Masculine: der Diabetes.
Incorrect: Ich bin Diabetes.
Correct: Ich habe Diabetes.
Have diabetes: habe, not bin.
Good to know
People talk about Diabetes openly with doctors and often mention Blutzucker or Insulin. Zuckerkrankheit is older and less preferred in careful speech.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing dessert carefully
ChatPal
Passt der Kuchen bei Diabetes für dich?
Does the cake work with diabetes for you?
You
Lieber nicht. Mit Diabetes passe ich auf Zucker auf.
Better not. With diabetes I watch sugar.
ChatPal
Okay. Es gibt auch ein Dessert ohne Zucker.
Okay. There's also a dessert without sugar.
You
Dann nimm ich das — wegen Diabetes sicherer.
Then I'll take that — safer because of diabetes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Diabetes" in German
How do you say diabetes?
Der Diabetes.
I have diabetes?
Ich habe Diabetes.
Gender?
Masculine: der Diabetes.
Type 2?
Diabetes Typ 2.
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