This is the 2631st most frequent Spanish word.
diabetes
A chronic disease where the body struggles to regulate blood sugar levels.
In this sentence, 'diabetes' refers to the medical condition itself as a concept or topic.
La diabetes es una enfermedad que afecta el metabolismo de las personas.
Diabetes is a disease that affects people's metabolism.
Here, 'diabetes' is used to express the condition experienced by an individual.
Mi abuelo tiene diabetes y debe seguir una dieta estricta.
My grandfather has diabetes and must follow a strict diet.
In this context, 'diabetes' again refers to the disease generally, highlighting the need for awareness and education about it.