Diabetes is a risk factor for hearing loss in older adults: Results of a community screening programme.

Jeremy CheeDexter KuahWoei Shyang LohJenny Hooi Yin LooXueying Goh

Published in: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery (2021)

DM is an independent risk factor for the presence of at least moderate hearing in community-dwelling seniors. Individuals aged <70 with DM should be screened for hearing loss to enable early intervention.

Keyphrases

hearing loss
community dwelling
glycemic control
type diabetes
randomized controlled trial
cardiovascular disease
healthcare
mental health
physical activity
high intensity
study protocol
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue