Health · 1 July 2026
Hearing tests urged for all diabetes patients
Experts advocate for hearing impairment to gain recognition as a major diabetes complication, as a quarter of adults worldwide who have diabetes are already experiencing significant hearing loss. This "hidden epidemic" frequently impacts individuals of working age, specifically those in their 40s and 50s, leading to isolation and accelerating memory decline. Researchers say simple, low-cost hearing screening should be part of standard diabetes care to help people sooner.
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