Audiologic characteristics of patients with diabetes mellitus type 2

Conclusions: Prevalence of symmetrical bilateral sensorineural hearing loss with a flat configuration, and absence of TEOAE and DPOAE. The association analysis of the results of PTA and OAE suggests loss of outer hair cells of the cochlea or possible auditory neuropathy. These findings justify the hearing monitoring of these patients, as well as conducting specific tests to evaluate the central auditory system.
Source: Revista CEFAC - Category: Speech Therapy Source Type: research