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Updated June 2026
A chronic medical condition characterised by high levels of glucose in the blood, caused by the body's inability to produce sufficient insulin or to use insulin effectively. It requires ongoing management through medication, diet, and lifestyle.
“Type 2 diabetes can often be managed through healthy eating, regular exercise, and medication when necessary.”
/ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/
di·a·be·tes
Contains double 'E' and common letters 'D', 'B', 'T', 'S'; vowels 'I', 'A', 'E' provide excellent coverage
8-letter word worth 13 points; the 'B' tile offers decent scoring opportunities
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