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Impact Of Diabetes Mellitus On Vestibular Function: A Scoping Review, Ellen M. Jones
Impact Of Diabetes Mellitus On Vestibular Function: A Scoping Review, Ellen M. Jones
Dissertations, 2020-current
Diabetes mellitus (DM) encompasses a group of metabolic diseases that result in high blood sugar (i.e., hyperglycemia). By 2030, it is anticipated that 578 million adults worldwide will have DM, with this number growing at a faster rate in developed areas of the world.[27] If left uncontrolled, DM can cause considerable damage to several areas of the body, including the heart, kidneys, nerves, and ears. When focusing exclusively on the ears, there has been markedly less research on the vestibular system when compared to the auditory system, even though DM is a known risk factor for falling. The purpose …