Why Did I Choose This Lifestyle?

I get asked this question a lot by people with whom I share my story. Mostly, because it seems obvious to obey the doctor's orders and take the insulin and to be honest, if it was just me alone on the journey I would be taking insulin today.  My mom and my aunt were the ones who lit the candle inside of me and gave me the opportunity to think outside the box. I wouldn't have questioned the management of diabetes nor would I have been a skeptic towards conventional medicine, if it weren't for their "philosopher-like" thinking. Nonetheless, I was always given the choice of taking insulin. I chose this lifestyle so that I could be a healthier, stronger, happier me. I never look at insulin like a punishment or a necessity, instead I look at it as medicine. Medicine is traditionally used when you are sick and when you absolutely need it but society today abuses that "need" and replaces it with "want" or "convenience". Its uncomfortable to say no to good food and sometimes even healthy food but by sacrificing a little I get a lot in return. I believe I was given this disease for a reason, not to kick it under the rug but to become a better person because of it. I don't need processed food to survive and because I have diabetes, it has given me an even better reason to live without it. Ultimately, I chose this lifestyle consisting of no dairy, wheat, sugar, or grain because I have faith that my body can survive and thrive without a large amount of insulin if I am eating correctly. In the end, I believe that if you give your body a chance to heal, it will never fail you.