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Question from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia:

My 63 year old wife, who had diabetes for 12 years and has been on insulin for two, also has severe liver disease and depression. Is there a connection between severe hearing loss and insulin dependent diabetes?

Answer:

From: DTeam Staff

Hearing loss can occur in a variety of clinical situations. Diabetes is not a common reason for hearing loss, however.

JTL