In a double blind randomized controlled clinical trial, the investigators will test the effect of slowly digesting starch (amylose) versus a placebo starch (amylopectin) on risk factors for type 2 diabetes. For the study, about 95 obese participants (ages 35-65) with pre-diabetes (impaired fasting
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Participants will visit the clinic a total of 11 times from screen to completion of the study. This will include weekly visits with a dietician and 7 visits requiring blood draws (screen and twice following each diet period). At each visit, participants will be weighed, waist and hip
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