Day 2 of International Nutrition Webinar

 

Day 2 report- 02-09-2024

Dr. Konduru Naveena

 Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Affiliated

 Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University and Institute of Audiology and

 Balance Science, Xuzhou Medical University.

 Topic: Diabetes- Induced Hearing Impairment :  Understanding the link and overview

 Diabetes induced hearing loss mainly cause by diabetes mellitus . 30 percent of diabetes mellitus patients experience hearing loss . Diabetes patients are 2x more likely to develop hearing loss. High blood sugar level causes damage to delicate cells . Oxidative stress and inflammation contribute to hearing loss . Diabetes affect the nerve signals from inner ear to brain causing hearing loss, Diabetes causes thickening of blood vessels in inner ear .

 Hearing problems caused by diabetes - Presbycusis hearing loss, sensorineural hearing loss , tinnitus, auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder

Symptoms of hearing loss - not able to detect speech , increased volumes etc. hence protecting our ears is importnat

People with diabetes can do ? Preventive measures - hearing aids, aural rehabilitation, diabetes management

Role of nutrition to prevent hearing loss : Magnesium, zinc , omega 3 fatty acids , vitamin D , vitamin A C E, vitamin b 9 ( folate) intake,

Audio meter can be carried if required.  Temporary hearing loss can be treated but permanent hearing loss is irreversible

High levels of glycaemia causes hearing loss.  When have high or low blood glucose levels both leads to hearing loss. Diabetes patients have widened blood capillary, the blood supply to cochlea is reduced causing hearing impairment. Even Chemotherapy leads to oto  toxicity hearing loss and  not usually antibiotics. Clinically studied nutrients with antioxidant properties may help to treat or prevent hearing loss .

Having foods like broccoli, lettuce , pumpkin seeds ,  walnuts , fish , sweet potato and avocado . Lean animal protein and dairy products also provide enough blood flow. If diabetes is detected patient can visit an audiologist.