Sound 4 Sound Advice Your Hearing Health Newsletter from County Hearing & Balance Does Diabetes Cause Hearing Loss? In a study by the National Institute of Health, researchers found that hearing loss was twice as common in adults suffering from diabetes compared to those without diabetes, and those with pre-diabetes have a 30 percent higher rate of hearing loss compared with people with normal blood glucose. Researchers conducted hearing tests of a group of adults and measured their ability to hear across various frequencies. Hearing loss in low to mid-frequency sounds was more evident in 21% of 399 adults with diabetes, versus 9% in 4741 adults without diabetes. The rate for hearing loss was even greater for the high frequency sounds, 549% in those with Diabetes compared to 32% in those without the disease. While research has not drawn firm conclusions about the relationship, one theory is that Diabetes damages the blood circulation of the nerves and blood vessels of the inner ear, which can then cause permanent hearing loss. This can result in a person missing the softer speech sounds that provide clarity. Listening to someone at a distance or listening in a noisy social situation may also be affected. We participate with most insurance If you suspect that your hearing has decreased, wouldn't you want it to be professionally evaluated? Our Doctors of Audiology are the best qualified professionals to evaluate your hearing and recommend the best solution for hearing better. If hearing aids are needed, we work with several of the largest brands to ensure that you are getting the right instrument for your hearing loss, at the right price. We also participate with most insurance plans, including federal plans, which may offer significant discounts. plans and process all hearing aid insurance benefits. FREE Consultation and Professional Examination Expires 7/31/21 Call one of our convenient offices to schedule your appointment. County Hearing and Balance www.countyhearingandbalance.com Old Saybrook 167 Parkway North 900 Boston Post Rd Waterford Groton Norwich Madison Middletown 495 Route 184 18 Oneco Street 82 Bradley Road 198 S. Main Street 860-443-6944 860-388-0022 860-445-7476 860-886-6268 203-245-1950 860-301-9984 We're Here to Help, For Your Hearing Health Sound 4 Sound Advice Your Hearing Health Newsletter from County Hearing & Balance Does Diabetes Cause Hearing Loss? In a study by the National Institute of Health, researchers found that hearing loss was twice as common in adults suffering from diabetes compared to those without diabetes, and those with pre-diabetes have a 30 percent higher rate of hearing loss compared with people with normal blood glucose. Researchers conducted hearing tests of a group of adults and measured their ability to hear across various frequencies. Hearing loss in low to mid-frequency sounds was more evident in 21% of 399 adults with diabetes, versus 9% in 4741 adults without diabetes. The rate for hearing loss was even greater for the high frequency sounds, 549% in those with Diabetes compared to 32% in those without the disease. While research has not drawn firm conclusions about the relationship, one theory is that Diabetes damages the blood circulation of the nerves and blood vessels of the inner ear, which can then cause permanent hearing loss. This can result in a person missing the softer speech sounds that provide clarity. Listening to someone at a distance or listening in a noisy social situation may also be affected. We participate with most insurance If you suspect that your hearing has decreased, wouldn't you want it to be professionally evaluated? Our Doctors of Audiology are the best qualified professionals to evaluate your hearing and recommend the best solution for hearing better. If hearing aids are needed, we work with several of the largest brands to ensure that you are getting the right instrument for your hearing loss, at the right price. We also participate with most insurance plans, including federal plans, which may offer significant discounts. plans and process all hearing aid insurance benefits. FREE Consultation and Professional Examination Expires 7/31/21 Call one of our convenient offices to schedule your appointment. County Hearing and Balance www.countyhearingandbalance.com Old Saybrook 167 Parkway North 900 Boston Post Rd Waterford Groton Norwich Madison Middletown 495 Route 184 18 Oneco Street 82 Bradley Road 198 S. Main Street 860-443-6944 860-388-0022 860-445-7476 860-886-6268 203-245-1950 860-301-9984 We're Here to Help, For Your Hearing Health