Lesser known risk factors for diabetes
The International Diabetes Federation notes about 10.5 percent of adults worldwide have diabetes with over 90 percent of cases being type 2. Beyond common factors, higher uric acid levels, housing insecurity, and low mood are linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk through inflammation, access to care, and metabolic pathways.
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International Diabetes Federation
IDF
Webmd
Cleveland Clinic
BMC Health Services Research
National Institutes of Health
American Diabetes Association
Inga Prokopenko
University of Surrey
United Kingdom
Snow's vital role in winter gardens and soils
Winter snow acts as an insulating blanket protecting soil and plants, shaping growing seasons and biodiversity. Early heavy snow preserves heat, reduces frost depth, and shields soil from wind and erosion, aiding organisms through winter. The column by Hanbidge of Orchid Horticulture notes ongoing soil and plant resilience and previews next week's critter focus.
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