CHARACTERISTICS OF HEARING FUNCTION ALTERATIONS AND SURDOLOGICAL STRATEGIES IN PATIENTS SUFFERING FROM TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

This article is dedicated to the comprehensive investigation of the pathogenetic mechanisms, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic principles of sensorineural hearing loss that develops against the background of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Significant emphasis is placed on the profound impact of diabetic microangiopathy and neuropathy on the cochlear apparatus and central auditory pathways. Furthermore, the study meticulously examines the specific alterations observed in the results of pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, and tympanometry. The paper also provides a scientifically grounded analysis of the complexities involved in the hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation process (prosthetics) for this particular patient demographic, alongside advanced surdological strategies designed to overcome these clinical challenges.