In these cases, hearing loss normally appears before the onset of diabetes and is marked by a decrease in perception of high tone frequencies. The associated hearing loss with diabetes is typically more common and more quickly declining in men than in women.
When diabetes develops, it often leads to hearing problems that become apparent earlier than the onset of the disease itself. These hearing issues are typically marked by a decline in the ability to perceive high-frequency sounds. The type and rate of hearing loss tend to differ between men and women.