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Functional hearing deficits in children with Type 1 diabetes.
G Rance1, D Chisari1, N Edvall2
1Department of Audiology & Speech Pathology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
Children with Type 1 diabetes often experience auditory pathway abnormalities, impacting hearing and communication. Early evaluation of auditory neural function is crucial for managing potential deficits in these children.
Area of Science:
- Audiology
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Type 1 diabetes mellitus is associated with hearing loss.
- Subtle auditory deficits may impact children's academic and social development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate sound detection, auditory neural function, and binaural processing in school-aged children with Type 1 diabetes.
- To assess functional hearing and communication abilities in this cohort.
Main Methods:
- Utilized electroacoustic, electrophysiological, and behavioral tests.
- Assessed cochlear and auditory neural function in 19 children with Type 1 diabetes and matched controls.
Main Results:
- While sound detection was normal, 47% of children with Type 1 diabetes showed auditory pathway abnormalities.
- Impaired binaural speech perception in noise was observed, correlating with auditory brainstem neural disruption.
Conclusions:
- Hearing deficits impacting communication and academic progress are common in school-aged children with Type 1 diabetes.
- Comprehensive evaluation of cochlear and auditory neural function should be part of diabetes management for children.
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