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"Diabetes" in Italian: diabete
il diabete
Diabetes in Italian is il diabete (dyah-BEH-teh), masculine. Diabete di tipo 1 / tipo 2 are type 1 and type 2.
Doctor visit
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How to pronounce diabete
Say it
dyah-BEH-teh
/djaˈbe.te/
Diabete stresses BEH: dyah-BEH-teh. Soft d. Clear final e.
"Diabetes" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il diabete | diabetes Medical default. | Medical default. |
| diabete di tipo 1 | type 1 diabetes Clinic talk. | Clinic talk. |
| diabete di tipo 2 | type 2 diabetes Clinic talk. | Clinic talk. |
| avere il diabete | to have diabetes Personal history. | Personal history. |
How to use diabete in real life
- 1Doctor visit
Ho il diabete da dieci anni.
I've had diabetes for ten years.
Il diabete.
- 2Label check
Con il diabete guardo sempre lo zucchero.
With diabetes I always check the sugar.
Con il diabete.
- 3Family history
In famiglia c'è il diabete di tipo 2.
In the family there is type 2 diabetes.
Diabete di tipo 2.
Mistakes English speakers make with diabete
Incorrect: Ho la diabete.
Correct: Ho il diabete.
Masculine: il diabete.
Incorrect: Ho diabetes.
Correct: Ho il diabete.
Use diabete, not English diabetes.
Good to know
Italians talk about diabete openly at the farmacia when choosing sugar-free snacks. Menus may mark senza zuccheri aggiunti more than English-style diabetic labeling.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing breakfast at a hotel
ChatPal
Hai bisogno di opzioni per il diabete?
Do you need options for diabetes?
You
Sì, con il diabete evito i dolci.
Yes, with diabetes I avoid sweets.
ChatPal
C'è yogurt naturale adatto al diabete.
There's plain yogurt suitable for diabetes.
You
Perfetto, prendo quello.
Perfect, I'll take that.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Diabetes" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il diabete.
Type 1 / 2?
Diabete di tipo 1 / di tipo 2.
I have diabetes?
Ho il diabete.
Blood sugar?
Glicemia—related but different word.
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