Diabetes and deafness
Diabetes and Deafness
Diabetes and deafness (also known as DAD or Maternally inherited diabetes and deafness) is a subtype of diabetes which is often accompanied by hearing loss. It is a genetically transmitted disease, usually passed down from the mother's side.
Pronunciation
Diabetes: /daɪəˈbiːtiːz/ Deafness: /ˈdɛfnɪs/
Etymology
The term Diabetes is derived from the Greek word diabainein, meaning "to pass through," referring to the excessive urination associated with the condition. The term Deafness comes from the Old English deaf, meaning "lacking the power of hearing".
Definition
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Deafness is the loss of the ability to hear, which can be partial or total.
Symptoms
The symptoms of Diabetes and Deafness can vary, but often include frequent urination, excessive thirst, extreme hunger, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, and hearing loss.
Related Terms
- Insulin: A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Pancreas: An organ in the body that produces insulin.
- Hearing loss: The partial or total inability to hear sound in one or both ears.
- Genetic disorder: A disease caused by abnormalities in an individual's genetic material.
Treatment
Treatment for Diabetes and Deafness typically involves managing blood sugar levels and using hearing aids or cochlear implants to improve hearing.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Diabetes and deafness
- Wikipedia's article - Diabetes and deafness
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