Balance Problems Common in Adults

More than 1 in 3 adults has balance problems, a study has found. These problems can lead to dangerous falls. Adults with diabetes are even more likely to have problems with balance. Balance is controlled by a system in the inner ear. It is called the vestibular system. When it doesn’t work right, a person feels dizzy. The study looked at 5,086 adults, ages 40 and older. They found that about 35 of every 100 people had some balance problems. Among people with diabetes, about 60 of every 100 had some balance problems. The study was published May 25 in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine.