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.
The EU and US are in talks to create the worldâs biggest free trade zone, claiming it will make both regions richer than ever. But critics question the alleged economic benefits of the deal â called the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) â and say the inclusion of investor-state settlement dispute clauses will undermine democracy.