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| - Non???insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus affects approximately 8% of the adult population in the United States and an additional 11% have IGT.21,22 The prevalence of NIDDM and IGT is increased by obesity, age, and a sedentary lifestyle.5,8,11,12,15,21- 28 Obesity is a recognized cause of insulin resistance (IR) that leads to IGT and, in some cases, to NIDDM.8,12,23,26,29- 32 The chances for devel
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