Pregnancy, another time of hormonal change, can lead to gestational diabetes, later followed by type 1 or 2 diabetes. Stress may be a risk factor for type 1 diabetes, and while the mechanism is unknown, perhaps hormones released during stress could play a role.
While there is no precise definition of what constitutes a foreign trade zone (FTZ), the term generally refers to a specific location within a country that is officially designated for eligibility for tariff and tax exemptions with respect to the purchase or importation of raw materials, components or finished goods.
Modern examples of free trade zones include the European Union, North American Free Trade Agreement, between Canada, the United States and Mexico, and the Mercosur countries of South America. Consumers usually feel the benefits of free trade. When goods come from outside their country, consumers have more choices of brands, styles and varieties. In many cases, outside goods come with cheaper prices. Of course, cheaper goods may be the same quality at better prices, or they may be inferior quality goods.