Type 2 diabetes significantly increases the risk of hearing loss in adults

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Adults with type 2 diabetes are over twice as likely to experience significant hearing loss. A review of 29 studies found approximately one in four adults with type 2 diabetes have serious hearing impairment, suggesting routine hearing tests should be part of diabetes care. This under-recognized complication can affect blood vessels and nerves, similar to other diabetes-related issues like eye and kidney damage.


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