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Diabetes-induced auditory complications: are they preventable? a comprehensive review of interventions

Fahimeh Hajiabolhassan1,2, Elham Tavanai3

  • 1Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Pich-e-Shemiran, Enghelab Avenue, 0098, Tehran, Iran.

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
|February 8, 2021
PubMed

Insights

Diabetes can cause hearing loss. This review explores various treatments, including herbal remedies and medications, to prevent and manage diabetes-induced auditory complications effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Otolaryngology
  • Endocrinology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder linked to widespread organ complications.
  • Emerging evidence indicates a connection between diabetes and degenerative changes in the auditory system.
  • Diabetic auditory complications represent a significant clinical challenge with limited consensus on management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review current interventions for preventing and treating diabetes-induced auditory complications.
  • To evaluate the efficacy and side effect profiles of various therapeutic strategies.
  • To provide guidance for clinicians managing auditory health in diabetic patients.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies on interventions for diabetes-induced auditory complications.
  • Analysis of pharmacological (herbal and non-herbal), and non-pharmacological strategies.
  • Assessment of reported efficacy, side effects, and treatment consensus.

Main Results:

  • A wide array of interventions, including vitamins C and E, resveratrol, and specific herbal agents, have been investigated.
  • Pharmacological treatments like ACE inhibitors and acupuncture have also been explored.
  • No single intervention has demonstrated clear superiority in efficacy and safety for all patients.

Conclusions:

  • Effective strategies for preventing and treating diabetes-induced auditory complications remain under investigation.
  • Further research is needed to establish consensus on optimal therapeutic approaches.
  • Personalized treatment plans considering efficacy and side effects are crucial for diabetic patients with auditory issues.
Keywords:
Auditory complicationsAuditory neuropathyDiabetes mellitusPreventionTreatment

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