Effect of type‑II diabetes mellitus on swallowing difficulty, swallowing anxiety, laryngeal function, and water swallowing performance

Key Points

• Impaired laryngeal function is prevalent in individuals with type-II diabetes, affecting swallowing ability and safety.
• 30% of participants experienced significant swallowing difficulty, with a correlation to increased swallowing anxiety.
• Assessment of subjects included tests for swallowing performance and laryngeal function, tracking changes associated with diabetes.
• Further investigation is needed to understand the implications of swallowing difficulties in type-II diabetes management.