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Numerous studies have found that children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) exhibit higher hearing thresholds at high frequencies (4000\u20138000 Hz) and lower speech understanding scores compared to healthy controls. Poor glycemic control and longer disease duration are consistently associated with worse auditory outcomes. The proposed mechanisms include microangiopathy and diabetic neuropathy affecting the auditory pathway. Many affected children do not report noticeable auditory symptoms, indicating a risk of underdiagnosis. Early identification is crucial, as hearing difficulties in children may be related to underlying diabetic conditions and are likely associated with poor glycemic control. 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