Diabetes can cause blurry vision, hunger, thirst and fatigue; a lesser known associated condition is hearing loss. In fact, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) found hearing loss to be about twice as common in adults with diabetes compared to those without the disease. This study is alarming to many otolaryngologists…
October signifies a change in season. The air is crisp, the leaves are changing and thoughts of the holidays are on our minds as pumpkins begin appearing on doorways. One thing you might not be thinking about is your hearing, but audiologists want to change that. October is officially designated as Audiology Awareness Month. Audiology…
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), diabetes and hearing loss are two of America’s most widespread health concerns. According to a study funded by the NIH, hearing loss is more than twice as prevalent in patients with diabetes as in those without the disease. It is believed that over time high glucose levels can…
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is recommending that everyone engage in regular daily exercise for both their hearing and heart health in recognition of American Heart Month. Studies have shown that inadequate blood flow and trauma to the blood vessels of the inner ear can contribute to hearing loss. Conversely, a healthy cardiovascular system –…
