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Hi Jen welcome,
From the sound of it, you are doing some research which is great. With levels only coming down to 11, you should be on some meds. Usually we start out on metformin which has the least side effects of any med. but can cause unpleasant symptoms in many, including diarrhea and upset stomach. These are usually minimized by slowly increasing your dose, and usually ease off after a short time. However, most of the improvement that you can achieve will be from diet and exercise. If you read through the threads, particulary Introductions, you will see lots of advice on what to eat. You will learn to count carbs, and cut them back to the level at which your bg becomes better. This means, at least for a start, no 'white' food. No rice, potatoes, bread, sugar, pasta. Lots of green veggies, meats, cheeses. The good news is that fats, like oil and butter will not affect your bg readings. I don't know if you exercise regularly, but you must. If this is new to you, try starting with two 10 minute walks a day. You will be amazed at how well this works to lower your bg reading. As you may be thinking by now, you are about to become healthy. Please read Jenny Ruhl's website Blood Sugar 101. It contain lots of information which you should find interesting. It also explains the Dawn Phenomenom which is what is causing your higher morning numbers. Also, remember, it will take a little time for your numbers to come down. You do not have to stop eating until then.