Upcoming Program Explores Link Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss

Hackensack Meridian Health and East Brunswick Public Library (2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive) host the online program “Diabetes and Hearing Loss” on Friday, November 19 at noon.

This program features two experts discussing the prevalence of hearing loss in patients with diabetes, how diabetes causes hearing loss and the impact of hearing loss on quality of life. Recommendations for monitoring and treatment will be discussed.

Dr. Vicente T. Zapanta is an experienced otolaryngologist located in Parlin, NJ. He serves as medical director of the Center for Balance and Hearing at Old Bridge Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center. His specialties include head and neck surgery, neurosurgery, otolaryngology and plastic surgery.

Sara E. Kader, AuD., CCC-A, is the program coordinator for the Center for Balance and Hearing at Old Bridge Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center. She is also board certified in precepting doctoral students through the American Academy of Audiology. Kader has been practicing for 24 years at various hospitals in the New York and New Jersey areas.

“Diabetes and Hearing Loss” is presented on Zoom. Registration is requested for this free program. To register, go online to www.ebpl.org/calendar.

This program is offered through East Brunswick Public Library’s “Just For The Health Of It!” consumer health and wellness information initiative. To learn more about related resources and events, visit the website www.justforthehealthofit.org.