01/11/2026
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! 🩸 But did you know there are actually 7 recognized types of diabetes?
Diabetes is more complex than many people realize, and understanding the different types matters — especially when it comes to recognizing risk factors, diagnosis, management, and potential complications.
As audiologists, why should we care? Because diabetes and hearing health are connected. Research has identified an association between diabetes and hearing loss, making awareness and interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration especially important.
That’s one reason I support The Audiology Project — helping bring audiology into the broader conversation about chronic disease management and whole-person healthcare.
Hearing health is health. Let’s stop treating it as an afterthought! 👂
Know the types. Know the risks. Don’t forget your hearing!