Hi Sherry!

I don’t know if anyone has a “normal” diet.

1 in 10 people have type 2 diabetes.

I would say that the typical western diet is unhealthy and doesn’t usually follow healthy living recommendations. This leads to a variety of health conditions.

When we are younger our diet is shaped by our families and socioeconomic status. We tend to follow these eating patterns for a while until a problem develops.

You are not alone! I don’t think it’s fair to blame yourself. All you can do now is try the best you can to manage your health. I wish you luck on your journey to find healthy treats to enjoy.

I think it’s understandable to grieve the loss of your favourite foods that you may no longer be able to indulge in as frequently. My favourite treats used to be coffee and spicy food. Nowadays, my stomach can tolerate neither. It’s not so bad though because I learned to enjoy a lot of new healthy foods.