Foodie Friday: Chocolate Cupcake Day CKD and Diabetes Variations

October 18, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

Before I dive into the cupcakes, a quick update. Tomorrow, I will be sharing how you can buy Health Buddy Melissa gift cards for loved ones for Christmas, and a cool freebie for five lucky people. So, be sure and check back tomorrow. Now for the cupcakes. October 18th is Chocolate Cupcake Day. If you […]

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