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Abstract
Background: Diabetes mellitus can lead to neuropathy and microvascular complications that affect various organs. Its association with hearing impairment has been investigated by several researchers. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the prevalence of hearing loss among diabetic patients and to evaluate the impact of diabetes duration on hearing function. Methods: This prospective case-control study was conducted at Basra Teaching Hospital, Iraq, from October 2022 to March 2023. A total of 100 diabetic patients and 100 non-diabetic individuals were included. The two groups were matched for age and gender distribution. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. All participants underwent clinical and audiological assessments. Results: Hearing loss was observed in 72.3% of diabetic patients compared to 27.7% of controls, indicating a significant association with diabetes mellitus. Bilateral sensorineural hearing loss was the predominant type. In most patients, hearing loss developed more than 10 years after the diagnosis of diabetes, with moderate severity reported in 42.65% of cases. The distribution of hearing impairment between males and females was not significantly different. Conclusion: Diabetes mellitus is strongly associated with sensorineural hearing loss, which typically affects both ears. The occurrence and severity of hearing loss appear to be in uenced by the duration of diabetes, with most cases being of moderate degree.
Keywords
Diabetes mellitus, sensorineural hearing loss, Basra, Iraq
Recommended Citation
Al-Hameed, Firas Baqir
(2025)
"Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: A Correlational Study,"
Muthanna Medical Journal: Vol. 12:
Iss.
2, Article 7.
Available at:
https://muthmj.mu.edu.iq/journal/vol12/iss2/7
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