'diabetes' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'diabētēs,' where 'dia-' meant 'through' and 'bainein' meant 'to go.'

'diabētēs' transformed into the Latin word 'diabetes,' and eventually became the modern English word 'diabetes' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'a siphon,' referring to the excessive urination associated with the disease, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels.'