{"id":1278,"date":"2024-05-17T11:15:06","date_gmt":"2024-05-17T18:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/?p=1278"},"modified":"2024-05-17T11:15:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T18:15:08","slug":"how-does-diabetes-affect-your-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/larsonaudiology.com\/how-does-diabetes-affect-your-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Diabetes Affect Your Hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar<\/a>. When you have diabetes, your body either doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it does produce. Without proper management, diabetes can impact various systems in the body, including hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The blood vessels in the inner ear are extremely sensitive to blood flow. Diabetes can lead to poor circulation. Over time, high blood sugar levels can damage small blood vessels and nerves in the inner ear. Low blood sugar over time can damage how the nerve signals travel from the inner ear to your brain. Both types of nerve damage can lead to hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hearing loss is twice as common in people who have diabetes as it is in people of the same age who don\u2019t<\/a>. Even people with prediabetes (blood sugar levels higher than normal but not high enough yet to have diabetes) have a 30% higher rate of hearing loss<\/a> than people with normal blood sugar levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Given the association between diabetes and hearing loss, it’s essential for individuals with diabetes to prioritize their hearing health. Proper management of diabetes through lifestyle modifications, medication and regular medical check-ups can help reduce the risk of complications, including hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Connection Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Protecting Your Hearing Health with Diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n