{"id":2171,"date":"2021-11-05T16:35:28","date_gmt":"2021-11-05T22:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/?p=2171"},"modified":"2021-11-05T16:35:28","modified_gmt":"2021-11-05T22:35:28","slug":"how-to-maintain-hearing-health-with-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swient.com\/how-to-maintain-hearing-health-with-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Maintain Hearing Health with Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"
Diabetes is a serious illness affecting millions of Americans. It occurs when your blood sugar is too high. If not managed, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to cardiovascular problems, kidney failure, nerve damage, amputation and can even be fatal.<\/p>\n
Having diabetes can also make you more at risk<\/a> for hearing loss. Let\u2019s examine why diabetes poses a risk to your hearing health, as well as steps you can take to protect your hearing if you have diabetes.<\/p>\n There are three types of diabetes: Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes. Some of the more common diabetes symptoms include:<\/p>\n Uncontrolled high blood sugar can damage blood vessels all over the body, including 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 permanently damage the cells and cause hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n Controlling your diabetes is the best way to help minimize your risk of hearing loss. Managing your blood sugar levels is the most common way to do that. In addition to taking any medications prescribed by your doctor, here are some ways you can manage your blood sugar.<\/p>\n To learn more about hearing loss or to schedule an appointment with an audiologist, call Southwest Idaho ENT today.<\/p>\nDiabetes Symptoms <\/h2>\n
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How Diabetes Can Increase Hearing Loss Risk<\/h2>\n
\u00a0Manage Diabetes to Minimize Hearing Loss Risk<\/h2>\n
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Other Ways to Protect Your Ears<\/h3>\n
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