Temporal Modulation Transfer Function (TMTF) in Individuals With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2.
Diabetes mellitus is a collection of metabolic disorders characterized by elevated blood sugar and abnormalities in insulin secretion and action. Previous studies have shown the
link between hearing impairment and diabetes. But, there is a lack of literature on patients with
diabetes mellitus type 2 for auditory temporal resolution skills.
The aim of the current research is to assess auditory temporal resolution
skills using Temporal Modulation Transfer Function in persons with diabetes mellitus
type 2 having high frequency hearing loss.
Fifteen individuals between the age of 30 to 40 years having diabetes mellitus type 2
with high frequency hearing loss recruited for the study as a clinical group.
It can be concluded that the reasons for having poorer performance in
temporal resolution task in subjects with diabetes mellitus type 2 may be the changes in the
central auditory nervous system and widening of auditory filter. The finding of the current study
revealed that the processing at the level of central auditory system there is a deterioration due
to impact of diabetes mellitus type 2.
Diabetes mellitus is a carbohydrate metabolism disorder which happens due to relative or
absolute deficiency in insulin, including metabolic disturbance and various pathological
changes in our body. It is characterized by increased sugar level in the blood, abnormalities
in insulin action and secretion. Because of these abnormalities there is an alteration in
carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism.
These nutrients acts as structural components and
nourishes the cell. When these nutrients remain in the bloodstream, eventually damages micro
and macrovascular system.
Otolaryngol Open J. 2016; 2(5): 150-155. doi: 10.17140/OTLOJ-2-131
