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by C. Leigh Broadhurst, Ph.D.
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The Prediabetic Epidemic
by Jack Challem
Syndrome X, characterized by insulin resistance, is a prediabetic condition gaining increased scrutiny as America's obesity rates soar. Learn how to recognize its telltale signs and mitigate its symptoms through diet and supplements.

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