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Diabetic vs Dietetics - What's the difference?

diabetic | dietetics |

As nouns the difference between diabetic and dietetics

is that diabetic is diabetic while dietetics is the study of diet and nutrition in relation to health and disease.

As an adjective diabetic

is diabetic.

diabetic

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.
  • Having diabetes, especially diabetes mellitus.
  • Suitable for one having diabetes mellitus.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A person who suffers from diabetes mellitus.

    • dietetics

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (obsolete)

    Noun

    (-)
  • The study of diet and nutrition in relation to health and disease.

    • Related terms

    * dietician