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Diabetes: A surprising risk factor for hearing loss

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Pieter Jeroen Dunning

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Nov 13, 2015

There are many causes of hearing loss. Some are obvious, such as exposure to loud noise. Others are not as well known. Take diabetes for example. In 2008, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), conducted a study that revealed hearing loss is twice as common in people with diabetes.

They believe that hearing loss in diabetics is related to poor blood circulation. The inner ear is highly vascularized with tiny blood vessels. As such, this area is very sensitive to any disruption in blood flow.

With this in mind, if you are diabetic, it is a good idea to have your hearing screened on an annual basis to monitor any changes.

If you would like to schedule a complimentary hearing screening please contact one of our three locations:

Lower Sackville: 902-252-3004

Halifax: 902-423-7734

Cole Harbour: 902-406-4327

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  • PJ was so thorough doing our hearing tests and even going the extra mile to make sure he checked everything out looking for a possible issue. I highly recommend the team here in Dartmouth NS.

    Kathy C

    2 weeks ago

  • PJ is great. He knows his trade! Service is second to none. Recommend.

    Brain S

    1 month ago

  • Timely appointment, clean and quiet, great staff, friendly professional doctor.

    Laurie C

    2 months ago

  • Always great services and speed of the return of ear devices that I have a tendency to unintentionally break or whenever the devices aren't quite working right.

    Shawn K

    2 weeks ago

  • PJ was so thorough doing our hearing tests and even going the extra mile to make sure he checked everything out looking for a possible issue. I highly recommend the team here in Dartmouth NS.

    Kathy C

    2 weeks ago

  • PJ is great. He knows his trade! Service is second to none. Recommend.

    Brain S

    1 month ago

  • Timely appointment, clean and quiet, great staff, friendly professional doctor.

    Laurie C

    2 months ago

  • Always great services and speed of the return of ear devices that I have a tendency to unintentionally break or whenever the devices aren't quite working right.

    Shawn K

    2 weeks ago

  • PJ was so thorough doing our hearing tests and even going the extra mile to make sure he checked everything out looking for a possible issue. I highly recommend the team here in Dartmouth NS.

    Kathy C

    2 weeks ago

  • PJ is great. He knows his trade! Service is second to none. Recommend.

    Brain S

    1 month ago

  • Timely appointment, clean and quiet, great staff, friendly professional doctor.

    Laurie C

    2 months ago

  • Always great services and speed of the return of ear devices that I have a tendency to unintentionally break or whenever the devices aren't quite working right.

    Shawn K

    2 weeks ago

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Sometimes it is the little questions that keep us from moving forward. If you are curious about your hearing, or that of a loved one, and you would like a no-obligation conversation with our team, help is only a call away. 

Simply complete the form and one of our friendly team members will reach out to answer your questions and guide you through your next step. 

Lower Sackville

+1 (902) 252-3004

153 Sackville Drive
Lower Sackville, NS
B4C 2R3

Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Cole Harbour

+1 (902) 406-4327

4 Forest Hills Parkway
(in the Family Focus Medical Clinic) Cole Harbour, NS , B2T 5G7

Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Lower Sackville

Cole Harbour

Request a Callback

Sometimes it is the little questions that keep us from moving forward. If you are curious about your hearing, or that of a loved one, and you would like a no-obligation conversation with our team, help is only a call away. 

Simply complete the form and one of our friendly team members will reach out to answer your questions and guide you through your next step. 

Lower Sackville

+1 (902) 252-3004

153 Sackville Drive
Lower Sackville, NS
B4C 2R3

Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Cole Harbour

+1 (902) 406-4327

4 Forest Hills Parkway
(in the Family Focus Medical Clinic) Cole Harbour, NS , B2T 5G7

Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Lower Sackville

Cole Harbour

Request a Callback

Sometimes it is the little questions that keep us from moving forward. If you are curious about your hearing, or that of a loved one, and you would like a no-obligation conversation with our team, help is only a call away. 

Simply complete the form and one of our friendly team members will reach out to answer your questions and guide you through your next step. 

Lower Sackville

+1 (902) 252-3004

153 Sackville Drive
Lower Sackville, NS
B4C 2R3

Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Cole Harbour

+1 (902) 406-4327

4 Forest Hills Parkway
(in the Family Focus Medical Clinic) Cole Harbour, NS , B2T 5G7

Fri: 9:00am - 4:00pm

Lower Sackville

Cole Harbour

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