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How do you spell Diabetes?

Correct spelling

diabetes

Remember: diabeTES not diabeTIS - it goes through, not inflamed

Why is diabetes spelled this way?

From Greek diabetes, a siphon. DIA (through) + BAINEIN (to go). The disease where sugar passes through the body. Three syllables, but people often misspell the ending as '-etes' or '-itis'.

Common misspellings of diabetes

diabetisdiabetiesdiabeetesdiabetees

Example

She was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and had to change her diet significantly.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell diabetes?+
The correct spelling is "diabetes". Remember: diabeTES not diabeTIS - it goes through, not inflamed
Is it diabetis or diabetes?+
The correct spelling is "diabetes", not "diabetis".

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