Otologic and audiologic characteristics of type 2 diabetics in a tertiary health institution in Nigeria

Conclusion T2DM had appreciable effects on hearing acuity. T2DM was significantly associated with the type and the degree of the hearing loss. The need for screening of hearing acuity of T2DM patients, in order to detect early changes, and promptly offer an adequate management and remedial measures was emphasized in this study.
Source: Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research