{"id":1494,"date":"2023-10-07T06:32:28","date_gmt":"2023-10-07T06:32:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/?p=1494"},"modified":"2023-10-07T06:32:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-07T06:32:29","slug":"how-to-protect-your-hearing-health-when-you-have-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aaronshearingcare.com\/how-to-protect-your-hearing-health-when-you-have-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Hearing Health When You Have Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Diabetes affects millions of Americans each year. It occurs when your blood sugar is too high. There are three types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Poorly controlled diabetes can lead to a variety of different health problems, including cardiovascular issues, kidney failure, and nerve damage. It also can increase your risk of hearing loss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Research has shown that people with diabetes are twice as likely to have hearing loss <\/a>as those without.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is because uncontrolled high blood sugar can damage your blood vessels and nerves, including those in the inner ear. This damage affects circulation to the hair cells in the ear, which play a vital role in the hearing process. Lack of circulation can cause permanent damage to these cells, which causes hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many people are currently diabetic or pre-diabetic and don\u2019t know it. If you experience any symptoms of diabetes, it\u2019s important to visit a doctor. Early medical intervention can help prevent or minimize damage caused by the condition. Symptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have diabetes, managing your blood sugar levels will lead to healthy circulation and a lower risk of hearing loss. Some tips for managing diabetes include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re worried you may already be experiencing hearing loss due to diabetes, schedule a hearing test. These are quick, painless tests that offer same-day results and will give your audiologist insight into the severity of your hearing loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most common treatment for hearing loss is hearing aids<\/a>. Your audiologist will work with you to find the right pair to match your specific needs. The sooner you seek treatment, the better your hearing health will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more or to schedule an appointment for a hearing test, call Aaron's Hearing Aid & Audiology Center<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\nDiabetes Linked to Higher Rates of Hearing Loss <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Visit a Doctor if You Experience Diabetes Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Manage Your Diabetes to Protect Your Hearing Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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What to Do if You\u2019re Experiencing Hearing Loss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n