i don’t particularly like to chew glucose, and i was starting to worry about the toll that continuing to chew them on a semi-regular basis may take on my teeth over time.
a few months ago, i had an odd thought: what if i swallow them, as i would take a pill?
a roll of smarties contains 6 grams of glucose. very often, i only need 2-4 grams of carbohydrate to nudge my blood glucose back into range. and, i can quickly throw back a half a roll of smarties with a little water.
i have to say–so far, i’m loving this strategy! not only do i not have to worry about damage 