After reading through several hearing loss studies about the most common contributing factors to hearing loss, we decided we would highlight the effect of diabetes on hearing loss. The medical world has theorized links between hearing loss diabetes as early as 1859.
Recent studies have drawn more conclusive links between diabetes and hearing loss.
In 2008 the NIH published a study showing "...a strong correlation found between diabetes and hearing loss across all frequencies, especially in the high-frequency range."
If you think you have noticed, or others around you have mentioned issues about your ability to hear, you may want to take it seriously.
Booking a hearing test and evaluation, not to mention going for a yearly physical your doctor would be a good idea. It goes without mention that the physical should include test for diabetes.
Another warning sign mentioned in studies about hearing loss and diabetes, were balance problems that may suggest problems with blood flow to parts of the ear. We would suggest that if any balance problems or related issues such as vertigo appear, making appointments with your doctor and a hearing professional to have a hearing evaluation performed are prudent measures.
Have you recently noticed that you are losing your balance unexpectedly? If so, it's probably time to call your doctor for an appointment and then book appointment for a hearing evaluation as well. To reach us, call (204) 788-1083.
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