Can diabetes cause tinnitus?
My husband has type 2 diabetes, and for some months now, he's been complaining of a constant ringing in his ears. He's worried it might be related to his diabetes. Is there any link, doc?
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4 months ago
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I have been hearing a constant ringing sound in my ears lately, and my mother suggested it might be related to my high blood sugar levels. Does anyone else with diabetes experience this kind of ear ringing? I am a bit anxious and planning to visit an ENT specialist next week.
4 months ago
Great, as if the diabetes food restrictions weren't enough, now there's a constant radio station playing in my head! Yes, blood sugar fluctuations can definitely cause tinnitus. Just get your doctor to check your ears and sugar levels so you can finally get some quiet!
4 months ago
Actually yaar, high sugar levels can damage the tiny blood vessels in your inner ear, which leads to that constant buzzing or ringing. My uncle had this and it was super annoying for him. Definitely get your sugar under control and see an ENT specialist soon.
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4 months ago
I completely understand how terrifying it is when your ears start ringing and you start overthinking what is wrong with your body. I used to panic and think I was losing my hearing, but it turned out to be related to my blood sugar spikes affecting blood flow. Getting a proper checkup really helped calm my anxiety.
4 months ago
That constant ringing in the ears used to drive me absolutely crazy and made it so hard to sleep, which made me feel so hopeless. I completely validate how frustrating and lonely it feels to go through this. It did improve for me once my blood sugar stabilized, so please hang in there and consult a specialist.