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.
Canada as a Foreign Trade Zone. There are important complementary programs that - together with the broad macroeconomic policies - greatly enhance the appeal of Canada as a unique FTZ. These programs, available across Canada, offer benefits found in locally-oriented FTZs (e.g., in the United States).