I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when I was five years old.  I began to have migraines when I was ten years old, almost every week.  It wan't long before I had multiple neurological symptoms; unexplained periods of vertigo and facial tics.  I was diagnosed as having gastroparesis when I was a teenager, which is nerve death in the intestines.  In my early twenties, I was dignosed as having Bipolar disorder II. In my late twenties I was diagnosed with Polycistic Ovarain Syndrome, also known as PCOS.  My body mass index was 41.5, in the class 2 obesity index.

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Fast forward to 3 years ago, and I began going to an acupuncterist and Chinese medicine doctor a friend of mine had recommended.  She took my medical history, and almost immediately told me that she thought I had Celiac disease.  She also wanted me to go on a low-carbohydrate diet to manage my diabetes better.  She put me on a low-carbohydrate version of the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol.

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Now, in the present day, I almost never get migraines, my diabetic A1c is 6.2.  I have lost over 76+ pounds, my horrible acne is completely gone, and I no longer have episodes of vertigo.  I also almost never have digestive upset if I stick with my diet.  My life and health have been completely revolutionized, so I want to share my story and what I've learned in the hope that I can help others. 

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