DIABETES AND HEARING LOSS: UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP

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DIABETES AND HEARING LOSS UNDERSTANDING THE
RELATIONSHIP
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• As per the data collected between 2017 and 2018,
  1.2 million Australians had diabetes- and if you
  are one of them, we would advise you to take a
  close watch on your hearing, too. The research
  indicates that diabetics are more prone to
  developing hearing loss than those without the
  disease.

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• That said, if you have diabetes or have strangely
  high blood glucose levels, doctors recommend you
  get your hearing checked every year. Moreover, if
  you have prediabetes (have elevated blood glucose
  levels, but not high enough to be diagnosed for
  diabetes), you are at 30 greater risk of hearing
  loss.

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• Studies on this correlation are ongoing and
  scientists, at this point, are not sure why
  diabetes negatively impacts the sense of hearing.
  Leading theories, however, pinpointed that high
  blood glucose levels might cause damage to the
  small blood vessels in the inner ear and impair
  blood flow.

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• Researchers suggest that hearing loss could be
  traced to blood vessel damage in the ear
  resulting from up-down swings in blood glucose
  levels that are common among those with diabetes.

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THE LINK DIABETES HEARING LOSS

• Studies on this correlation are ongoing and
  scientists, at this point, are not sure why
  diabetes negatively impacts the sense of hearing.
  Leading theories, however, pinpointed that high
  blood glucose levels might cause damage to the
  small blood vessels in the inner ear and impair
  blood flow.

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• Researchers suggest that hearing loss could be
  traced to blood vessel damage in the ear
  resulting from up-down swings in blood glucose
  levels that are common among those with diabetes.

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SIGNS TO LOOK FOR WHEN YOU HAVE HEARING LOSS

• Difficulty understanding one-on-one
  conversations, especially when talking with more
  than one person.
• Problems with balance when you stand up.
• Frequent urge to increase the volume when
  watching TV, listening to radio or while talking
  to someone over the phone.
• Trouble hearing in a noisy background like a
  restaurant or a busy store.

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• This is not it, a person may encounter additional
  risks, if
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• Experience regular exposure to loud noises or
  sounds
• Regularly missing their blood glucose targets
• Smokes
• Going through a problem in the other ear like an
  infection, disease or a genetic predisposition to
  hearing loss

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• If you happen to tick off most risks on the above
  mentioned list, consider yourself in high risk
  group. However, if your inner ear is not damaged
  and you can manage your blood glucose carefully,
  there are ways to treat or prevent
  diabetes-related hearing loss.

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• Though many people experience hearing loss as
  they age, there is a lot one can do to reduce the
  risk and preserve their hearing, including.

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• CONTROL BLOOD SUGAR Managing Type 1 and Type 2
  Diabetes is not easy, medicine and healthy
  lifestyle can help though. Besides, maintaining
  tight blood sugar control could help with the
  longevity of your ears, allowing you to hear
  clearly for a long time.

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• AVOID SMOKING Smoking is considered a
  well-established risk factor for hearing loss.
  There have been studies to show that constant
  exposure to smoking- whether directly, secondhand
  or even in utero, can have a big impact on an
  individuals hearing health.

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• While smoking speeds hearing loss on its own, but
  can even increase the risk when combined with
  other hearing loss risk factors such as poorly
  controlled diabetes, regularly working in a noisy
  environment or frequently using firearms.

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• MANAGE LOUD NOISE When it comes to hearing loss,
  a noisy environment is the one where you have to
  raise your voice to be heard. Such an environment
  increases your risk of hearing loss if you
  cannot switch tasks or jobs, consider using a
  noise cancellation device.

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• Besides, get your hearing checked regularly and
  talk to an audiologist or health care provider
  when you notice even a slightest change in your
  hearing. In addition, the importance of regular
  exercise cannot be neglected when it comes to
  maintaining adequate circulation needed for
  healthy ears and good hearing.

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• Other easy steps you can follow to protect your
  hearing include
• Turning down the volume on personal electronic
  devices, the television and car radio.
• If you continuously engage in high-noises
  activities events, protect your ears with
  headphones or disposable earplugs.

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• If you experience any issue with your hearing,
  act immediately and consult with an audiologist.
  Your hearing care professional can perform a
  hearing test to see how well your ears are
  functioning and suggest best hearing aids in case
  hearing loss is detected.

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• If you experience any issue with your hearing,
  act immediately and consult with an audiologist.
  Your hearing care professional can perform a
  hearing test to see how well your ears are
  functioning and suggest best hearing aids in case
  hearing loss is detected.

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• From Starkey to Widex and Oticon hearing aids,
  you will find a wide range of brands and styles
  when looking to buy hearing aids in Australia.
  Regardless of which type of hearing aids you
  invest in, you can expect a better listening
  experience with your hearing aids based on your
  lifestyle and surrounding.

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Contact Us

• Hearing Aid Specialists SA
• Address 6 Grenfell Street Kent Town ,
  S.A. , 5067
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