@david
You may try substitute refined sugar with xylitol which barely raises blood sugar and is recommened for people with cardiometabolic diseases. It helped me not only to break my sugar addiction but also my craving for carbohydrates with a high glycemic index (pasta etc.).
Downside: There has been a recent study connecting xylitol with long-term cardiovascular health risks. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/xylitol-may-affect-cardiovascular-health
But used a limited period of time xylitol may help wean ppl from sugar and "bad" carbs.