So true. I am a type 2 diabetic. All but two of the 7 members of my family have diabetics: paternal grand mother, maternal grand father, Mother all had diabetes. So I guess even Type 2 diabetes has a genetic basis. One of my brothers is a type 1 diabetic, and 2 that were Type 2 are now double diabetics--they have both type 1 and Type 2. This happens from taking insulin. Over the past 2 years I have been experimenting with ways to "reverse" my Type 2 diabetes. I never was fat and Ive been a macrobiotic vegetarian for more than 30 years. No junk but macrobiotics does involve a lot of pasta, rice, and beans. I did get off insulin. Most recently I have tried intermittent fasting which got my A1c down to 5.4, but I think it triggered some other anomalies, so I cant say my diabetes is refersed.
But you are absolutely right, learning to eat real food is basic--preferably home grownis essential to a healthy long life. And the other basic is to keep your innate immune system intact (avoid antibiotics and unnecessary vaccines), and play in the dirt alot.
My Type 1 brother just had a stroke. Something to avoid if possible!
