Diabetes is the most common metabolic disease. There are two types of diabetes: type 1, the cause of which is unknownâalthough there can be a genetic factorâand type 2, which can be acquired, or potentially caused by genetic factors as well.he more common types of nutritional and metabolic disorders include: 1  Gaucherâs disease: This condition causes an inability to break down a particular kind of fat, which accumulates in the liver, spleen and bone marrow.
The north side of the park is part of the Alaskan continental climate zone and is generally hotter during the summer than the south part, the transitional maritime zone. Temperatures can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit at the height of summer (July) but can fluctuate, even falling below freezing at night.
Climate Regions of Alaska. The climate of any given location in Alaska is largely determined by the climate region in which it lies. The influence of the Northern Pacific is largely responsible for the climate of the South Central and South Eastern regions of the state. The annual precipitation is very high in relation to the remainer of the state, and the lack of extreme cold or hot temperatures speak of the maritime influence.