As the United States observes American Diabetes Month, research published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery highlights a critical, often-missed health risk for those with type 2 diabetes: hearing loss. The study underscores the importance of proactive hearing screenings for diabetic patients.
The systematic review and meta-analysis,authored by Miguel Caballero-Borrego,MD,PhD,and Ivan Andujar-Lara,MD,analyzed data from 17 studies,encompassing a total of 7,994 participants - 3,910 individuals with diabetes and 4,084 control subjects. The research team aimed to quantify the association between type 2 diabetes and the prevalence of hearing loss.