INTRODUCTION-DIABETES- HEARING LOSS CONNECTION-
Hands, feet, eyes and kidneys — all of these body parts are at risk of nerve damage as a result of the condition with diabetes. Hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes than in people the same age without the disease. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels and nerves of the INEER EAR, as well as disrupt the nerve signals that carry sound input from the inner ear to the brain{1} both high and low blood sugar plays a role in causing this damage, which underscores the importance of keeping blood sugar levels{2} Some diabetes medications can also harm your hearing.
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| Your Hearing, Diabetes and Cardiac |
10 Signs of Hearing Loss You Shouldn’t Ignore if You're More Than 65 Years Old--
Hearing loss is one of the most common chronic conditions in adults over the age of 65. It’s also one that can be prevented or treated, but many people don’t realize they have it until it's too late. There are some signs to look out for if you're concerned about your hearing, and here are 10 of them. , watching for warning signs of hearing loss and making time for yearly hearing screenings are key to protecting your ears while living with diabetes.
Common signs of hearing loss--
1. Difficulty hearing someone in a noisy environment
2. Difficulty understanding speech on the phone
3. Struggling to follow conversations
4. A feeling like there is something in your ear
5. Difficulty understanding what people are saying when they speak on TV
6. Feeling like you need to turn up the volume to hear a sound well
7. Having trouble hearing a conversation at a crowded party or restaurant
8. Trouble telling whether two words sound alike, such as "rice" and "rise"
9. Trouble following a conversation in a noisy room with more than three.
The problem with hearing loss-
Body Parts Affected By Diabetes
It's important to realize the problem with hearing loss. It's not just an issue that impacts your day-to-day life, it can also lead to serious health conditions like dementia or depression.
HOW TO MONITOR AND PROTECT-
1- Regular screenings- audiologist
2-Sharing results from your audiologist with the rest of your primary care
3-Protecting your ears
4-Monitoring blood sugar
5-Not delaying treatment
What to do if you think you have hearing loss--
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| surprising link between diabetes |
If you think you might have hearing loss, contact your doctor or an audiologist. They will listen to what you're experiencing and discuss options with you. There are many hearing aids available on the market today that can be customized to your needs. For example, some people need to hear softer sounds while others need to focus more on speech. Your hearing aids can be adjusted for these specific needs.
A lot of people think they don't need hearing aids because they don't want to admit they're getting older. But it's important not to put off treatment because age-related hearing loss is irreversible. If you don't get treatment, the hearing problems will only get worse over time and eventually become so severe that you won't be able to perceive any sound at all. So if you suspect something is wrong with your hearing, see a doctor right away before it's too late!
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| Age-Related Hearing Loss |
Hearing loss caused by diabetes is sensorineural, meaning it is permanent but can be treated with hearing aids. People often ignore the signs of hearing loss because they’re unaware of the problem. One way to think about it is this: if you’ve noticed
some of the signs of hearing loss, it’s time to get it checked out. Hearing loss is not something to take lightly, and while there are some things you can do on your own, it's best to consult a professional if you are more than 65 years old.
