Correlation between value of Hba1c and degree of sensorineural hearing loss in type 2 diabetics

Background: Diabetes mellitus and hearing loss are common public health problems. Sensorineural in Type 2 diabetes patients is an underestimated complication. The aim was to study the correlation between level of HbA1c degree sensorineural loss. Methods: It a cross sectional carried on 130 known cases T2DM, aged 25-50 years. Various confounding factors such as coexisting hypertension, ear disease, ototoxic drug intake, any neuropathic disorder excluded advance. All underwent clinical examination pure tone audiometry test. Their measured. This value correlated with threshold. Results: Out 130, 58 subjects had normal while 72 impairment. Among (72 out 130) having impairment, significant (p-value 0.035 for right 0.029 left ear) threshold found. Also, significantly 0.049) Conclusions: Hearing complication T2DM. needs be addressed periodic assessment patients.