Type 1 diabetes may have environmental origins due to a significant disruption in the environments humans encounter throughout life, leading to a mismatch with our inherent biological needs. The concept of 'hyper novelty' highlights that the rapid pace of change exceeds our adaptability, resulting in overall health deterioration. Understanding oneself as a complex system, intertwined with various organisms and evolutionary histories, can provide insights into our health challenges. This symbiotic nature of life suggests a need for alignment with our ancestral contexts to foster better health.