Diabetes and Hearing

Uncategorized

The  National Institute of Health (NIH) found that hearing loss is 2 times more common in diabetics as those without diabetes. Even pre-diabetics have 30% more hearing loss than those with normal blood sugar. Why is this? Hearing depends on small blood vessels and nerves in the inner ear. Researchers believe that high blood glucose […]

Read More

Side Effects of Hearing Loss

Uncategorized

Another side effect of hearing loss which is often overlooked, is the effect it can have on our emotional and social well-being. Hearing loss can cause us to distance ourselves from family and friends because we just can’t hear the conversation, or often miss the details. If you miss the small everyday noises that bring […]

Read More

Hearing Loss

Uncategorized

Recognize the onset of hearing loss by asking yourself the following questions: – Do you avoid crowded places because you have difficulty understanding conversations? – Do you have ringing or other noises in your ears? – Do you have difficulty understanding women or young children? – Do others complain that you watch TV with the […]

Read More

Understanding Hearing Loss

Uncategorized

Hearing loss is a very gradual process, so you may not notice it at first. It is estimated that 1/3 of Americans will have some degree of hearing loss by the time they are 65. After age 75, that percentage jumps to half. Getting help early is imperative in order to retain as much hearing […]

Read More