No. 2,631 in Spanish
diabetes
A chronic disease where the body struggles to regulate blood sugar levels.
In a sentence
La diabetes es una enfermedad que afecta el metabolismo de las personas.
Diabetes is a disease that affects people's metabolism.
In this sentence, 'diabetes' refers to the medical condition itself as a concept or topic.
Mi abuelo tiene diabetes y debe seguir una dieta estricta.
My grandfather has diabetes and must follow a strict diet.
Here, 'diabetes' is used to express the condition experienced by an individual.
Es importante aprender más sobre la diabetes para ayudar a quienes la padecen.
It is important to learn more about diabetes to help those who suffer from it.
In this context, 'diabetes' again refers to the disease generally, highlighting the need for awareness and education about it.
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