diabesity
/ˌdʌɪəˈbiːsɪti
/noun [mass noun] informal
Used to refer to a form of diabetes which typically develops in later life and is associated with being obese: regular exercise helps prevent diabesity...
- The concept of "diabesity" has changed some doctors' attitudes in the diabetes field.
- The close association between diabetes and obesity has given rise to the term diabesity.
- Obesity and diabetes are now so widespread in our country that they have spawned a new word - "diabesity."
Origin
1980s: blend of diabetes and obesity.