Diabetogenic

/ˌdaɪəbɪtəˈdʒɛnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Capable of causing or producing diabetes or diabetic symptoms.

Etymology

From diabetes + Greek -genikos (productive of, causing). Modern medical term from the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Scientists use diabetogenic to describe things that cause diabetes—like certain foods, hormones, or chemicals—yet the word remains mostly invisible to the public, hidden in medical journals.

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