ABSTRACT:
The purpose of this research is to review the literature to find the relation between diabetes mellitus, types I and II, and possible hearing disorders. According to the studies analyzed, was possible to conclude that there is a relation between hearing alteration and diabetes mellitus. It is believed there are several factors that contribute for this association, being needed more studies with more details to establish the true role of these factors.
KEYWORDS:
Hearing Loss; Diabetes Mellitus; Audiology