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Honey could save diabetics from amputation
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5-5-2007 6:39 AM
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5-5-2007
2:30 PM
kkcapricorn
Can't I just consume the honey? I hate those artificial sweetners.
Good Post
5-7-2007
10:58 PM
dennis bates
Just when we may be losing the honey makers.
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