Uh Oh. I’m in love. With Cake Pops.
I’ve never claimed to be a perfect (or even close really) when it comes to food and diabetes. I believe in everything in moderation, including moderation. That said, like most other people with the ‘betes out there, I pay close attention to total carbohydrates, and use them as part of my toolkit of control.
When it comes to carb-heavy fair, I’d say I exercise a decent amount of control. I steer clear of the pasta plates at Italian joints, I rarely order or make a dessert, and thanks to the most supportive boyfriend in the world, I cook pretty dia-friendly most of the time.
But there’s a new carb kid on the block that’s threatening to break down my fortress of carb resistance: The Starbucks Cake Pop.
Oh. My. Goodness. These things can only be described as heavenly delicious. They are 170 calories and 22 grams of perfectly baked carbohydrate perfection - one small-three-bites-only-lollipop- shaped-scrumdiddlyumptiousness of delight. Just the thing to pick me up by the tastebuds but ruin my afternoon bloodsugar. But man, these are so yummy. I might have to add these into a once-a-week rotation because they are so damn good. Maybe if I have one with my lunch I can just tack it on to the total carb count and pretend it never happened?
No joke, as I’m typing this blog post, my DexCom just wailed “HIGH” from the other room. Just writing about Cake Pops make my BG soar!? It’s like they know I’m already addicted.
What about you guys? Any new (or old) carby vices popping up these days? What makes you weak in the carb willpower department?
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Ha Ha, those things are addictive. I like the rocky road version, check out the pops I made… and 22 grms is not too overboard with the carbs.
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