As the United States observes American Diabetes Month this November, a comprehensive study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, reveals that individuals with type 2 diabetes face a significantly elevated risk of hearing loss —a complication that often goes unrecognized and unscreened.

The systematic review and meta-analysis, appearing in the November 2025 issue, analyzed data from 17 studies encompassing 3,910 individuals with diabetes and 4,084 control subjects. The findings paint a concerning picture: the prevalence of hearing loss among patients with type 2 diabetes ranges from 40.6% to 71.9%, and compared to the control group, the risk of hearing loss is 4.19 time

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