Association Between Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults and Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case Report
Abstract: This case report describes a 34 year old male presenting with sudden bilateral sensorineural hearing loss subsequently diagnosed with latent autoimmune diabetes in adults based on positive anti GAD antibodies and reduced C peptide levels. The patient received high dose corticosteroid therapy and insulin treatment with partial auditory recovery and stabilization of glycemic control. The case highlights a potential autoimmune link between LADA and cochlear dysfunction and underscores the importance of early immunomodulatory intervention in sudden hearing loss associated with autoimmune metabolic disorders.
Keywords: latent autoimmune diabetes in adults, sudden sensorineural hearing loss, autoimmune inner ear disease, corticosteroid therapy, anti GAD antibodies, bilateral hearing loss
How to Cite?: Dr. Suyog Goswami, Dr. Prashant Purkar, "Association Between Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults and Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case Report", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 149-150, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR26317001419, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR26317001419