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Hearing Loss in Women Linked to Diabetes

In a report from Medline Plus, hearing loss in women is found to be linked to diabetes. If you’ve suffered from a medical condition that requires months off from work, you could be eligible for long-term disability benefits.

New research finds that women with diabetes may experience hearing loss, with that risk increased if their blood sugar levels aren’t well controlled. It was also found to be a greater risk factor for women between the ages of 60 and 75 years old.

The study comes out of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where researchers looked at the medical records of nearly 1,000 patients. In women, hearing loss was 14% worse for those who maintained their sugar levels, in comparison to those women who didn’t have diabetes.

It increased to 28% for those who didn’t properly maintain their sugar levels. Even younger women were found to be at a greater risk of hearing loss, regardless of how well they controlled their blood sugar levels, when compared to non-diabetics.

While diabetes has been known to affect the kidneys, eyes and other organs, this study demonstrates the impact it could have on hearing. Considering this, new recommendations may need to be made for diabetics to undergo hearing tests.

Seek help form a South Florida disability attorney if you have questions concerning your rights. You may be entitled to long-term disability benefits.

Long-term disability benefits may be available to those who have purchased a disability plan from a private insurer or have coverage through an employer. Unfortunately, the insurers don’t make it easy for the disabled to get access to the benefits they deserve.

When a severe medical condition makes it impossible for you to work and you’ve been denied your long-term disability benefits, an attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. can help you cut through the red tape and fight for your benefits, no matter where you live in the U.S! Contact a South Florida disability attorney  today – 1-888-234-5758.