Obesity is considered the strongest risk factor for type 2 diabetes (1), and body mass index (BMI; in kg/m 2) is a standard predictor of diabetic status and plasma glucose and glycated hemoglobin (Hb A 1c) concentrations in aboriginal Canadian (2 â 4) and other populations (5 â 7) at high risk for type 2 diabetes.
But what is a SMILF, and why is that the title of Showtime's new dramedy, premiering Nov. 5? Contrary to what some might think, the S and M don't stand for soccer mom. In the case of the show, SMILF is an acronym for Single Mom I'd Like to F*ck. The eye-catching title is an appropriate one for the show, which follows South Boston native and single mother Bridgette Bird (Frankie Shaw) as she struggles to provide for her son, co-parent with her ex, and get back on the dating scene.
NBCâs Office spin-off plan just took another step closer to reality. Actress Majandra Delfino has been cast in the NBC project, titled The Farm. The comedy focuses on Dwight Shrute (Rainn Wilson) working as beet farmer and running a bed and breakfast. Former Office showrunner Paul Lieberstein is writing the script. Delfino will play Fannie Schrute, described as Dwightâs âpseudo-intellectual leftyâ younger sister, who previously fled from Schrute farm life for Boston. Delfino has previously appeared on TV shows like Roswell, Quarterlife and State of Georgia.