Most tires begin to significantly degrade around five years from the date of manufacture. Tire aging is a âhidden hazardâ because most consumers donât know that tires expire in six years and it is difficult for most consumers to tell how old a tire is without deciphering an 11 digit code that is imprinted on the side of the tire.
What is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer? A diabetic foot ulcer is an open sore or wound that occurs in approximately 15 percent of patients with diabetes and is commonly located on the bottom of the foot. Of those who develop a foot ulcer, 6 percent will be hospitalized due to infection or other ulcer-related complication.
Diabetic eye disease can affect many parts of the eye, including the retina, macula, lens and the optic nerve. Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye conditions that can affect people with diabetes. 1  Diabetic retinopathy affects blood vessels in the light-sensitive tissue called the retina that lines the back of the eye.2  Diabetic macular edema (DME).iabetic eye disease also includes cataract and glaucoma: 1  Cataract is a clouding of the eyeâs lens. 2  Glaucoma is a group of diseases that damage the eyeâs optic nerveâthe bundle of nerve fibers that connects the eye to the brain.