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I'm Diabetic and I'm About to Get Liposuction in my Lower Abdominal !! I'm Type 2 So is It Safe Enough for Me ?

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EvamendesMay 27, 2012

I'm Diabetic and I'm About to Get Liposuction in my Lower Abdominal !! I'm Type 2 So is It Safe Enough for Me ?

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