Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians in Fayetteville, NC
I help address diabetes, health concerns, balanced eating, weight management, and building a confident relationship with food.
You’re here because you’re ready for a change, but with all the conflicting advice out there, it’s hard to know where to start. Maybe you’re struggling with low energy, inconsistent eating habits, or balancing your health goals with a busy life. I’m here to help you cut through the noise and create a personalized plan that works for you. Together, we’ll build sustainable habits that fit your lifestyle, whether it’s feeling more energized, improving performance, or simply finding joy in food again. You deserve to feel confident, supported, and in control of your health—and I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
I help address diabetes, health concerns, balanced eating, weight management, and building a confident relationship with food.
You’re here because you’re ready for a change, but with all the conflicting advice out there, it’s hard to know where to start. Maybe you’re struggling with low energy, inconsistent eating habits, or balancing your health goals with a busy life. I’m here to help you cut through the noise and create a personalized plan that works for you. Together, we’ll build sustainable habits that fit your lifestyle, whether it’s feeling more energized, improving performance, or simply finding joy in food again. You deserve to feel confident, supported, and in control of your health—and I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
Let Nutrition Therapy Works assist you with getting on the right track for managing your weight, diabetes, pre- diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and kidney function.
As a renal nutrition dietitian, I have been exposed to educating people in many chronic conditions including renal (kidney), hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes. Following the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) guidelines, I am able to give the very specific one on one education you need; also the same with weight management and diabetes.
Let Nutrition Therapy Works assist you with getting on the right track for managing your weight, diabetes, pre- diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension and kidney function.
As a renal nutrition dietitian, I have been exposed to educating people in many chronic conditions including renal (kidney), hypertension, hyperlipidemia and diabetes. Following the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) guidelines, I am able to give the very specific one on one education you need; also the same with weight management and diabetes.
More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby
Some of my top specialties are digestion (IBS, SIBO, Celiac, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohns), weight loss, diabetes (types 1, 2, & gestational), child feeding, Autism, prenatal & postnatal nutrition, breastfeeding, PCOS, menopause, & fertility nutrition.
Do you have a health challenge that you've struggled to overcome...even with medical help? Sometimes it seems like achieving great digestion, hormone balance, and high energy may be impossible to achieve...and that prospect can be daunting. As a Dietitian Nutritionist with additional expertise in Functional Medicine, I approach healthcare differently. I find and address root causes, provide individualized, realistic plans, and support you along your journey. The result is healthcare actually makes you healthier.
Some of my top specialties are digestion (IBS, SIBO, Celiac, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohns), weight loss, diabetes (types 1, 2, & gestational), child feeding, Autism, prenatal & postnatal nutrition, breastfeeding, PCOS, menopause, & fertility nutrition.
Do you have a health challenge that you've struggled to overcome...even with medical help? Sometimes it seems like achieving great digestion, hormone balance, and high energy may be impossible to achieve...and that prospect can be daunting. As a Dietitian Nutritionist with additional expertise in Functional Medicine, I approach healthcare differently. I find and address root causes, provide individualized, realistic plans, and support you along your journey. The result is healthcare actually makes you healthier.
Online Dietitians and Nutritionists
Are you struggling with Prediabetes or at high risk for Diabetes?
I specialize in Prediabetes and Diabetes prevention, providing tailored nutrition plans and practical lifestyle strategies. My approach integrates seamlessly into your daily routine, helping you take control of your blood sugar and achieve lasting health improvements.
Are you struggling with Prediabetes or at high risk for Diabetes?
I specialize in Prediabetes and Diabetes prevention, providing tailored nutrition plans and practical lifestyle strategies. My approach integrates seamlessly into your daily routine, helping you take control of your blood sugar and achieve lasting health improvements.
Need weight management guidance, management of type 2 diabetes or prediabetes?
Nourish through Nutrition provides virtual nutrition guidance through a progressive health partnership between clients built on accountability and trust. As a result, our clients thrive in every circumstance so that making healthy choices becomes second nature to their being with longevity to be followed. We specialize in prediabetes, diabetes & weight loss.
Need weight management guidance, management of type 2 diabetes or prediabetes?
Nourish through Nutrition provides virtual nutrition guidance through a progressive health partnership between clients built on accountability and trust. As a result, our clients thrive in every circumstance so that making healthy choices becomes second nature to their being with longevity to be followed. We specialize in prediabetes, diabetes & weight loss.
Nutrition 4 You - Lori Ragsdale RD,LDN,CLT
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN, CLT
Wake Forest, NC 27587
I specialize in gastrointestinal disorders, weight control, food sensitivities and diabetes.
Are you confused by all of the nutrition information out there? I can help you to decipher fact from fiction. I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who specializes in working with clients to see that eating healthy food has a great impact on their health. I provide personalized nutritional therapy for clients that have a wide range health and medical conditions. I have over 15 years of experience in a variety of areas from pediatric to geriatric. I prefer a holistic approach to eating that supports whole foods and strives to encourage clients to make practical lifestyle changes.
I specialize in gastrointestinal disorders, weight control, food sensitivities and diabetes.
Are you confused by all of the nutrition information out there? I can help you to decipher fact from fiction. I am a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who specializes in working with clients to see that eating healthy food has a great impact on their health. I provide personalized nutritional therapy for clients that have a wide range health and medical conditions. I have over 15 years of experience in a variety of areas from pediatric to geriatric. I prefer a holistic approach to eating that supports whole foods and strives to encourage clients to make practical lifestyle changes.
We are passionate about helping patients with weight loss, blood glucose management, diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, and perimenopause/menopause.
Are you ready to take control of your health? We’ll show you how to: Set relevant, achievable goals to improve your health. Make sustainable progress and hold yourself accountable. Develop practical strategies to help you feel better. We’re not another diet program. And we’re not another app. We’re doctors. We’re nutritionists. We’re experts. And we’re standing by, ready to help.
We are passionate about helping patients with weight loss, blood glucose management, diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, high cholesterol, thyroid disease, and perimenopause/menopause.
Are you ready to take control of your health? We’ll show you how to: Set relevant, achievable goals to improve your health. Make sustainable progress and hold yourself accountable. Develop practical strategies to help you feel better. We’re not another diet program. And we’re not another app. We’re doctors. We’re nutritionists. We’re experts. And we’re standing by, ready to help.
With over 20 years as a registered dietitian, I have gained experience in diverse settings treating a range of conditions such as heart health, sports nutrition, diabetes, women's health, weight loss and management, PCOS, healthy aging, and general wellness.
There is no "one size fits all" in nutrition. I examine all aspects of lifestyle including sleep, stress, movement, work, and mindset that influence nutrition choices and behaviors, customizing sessions to meet the specific needs of each individual. I counsel online through Nourish. Please click my website link to schedule and see my profile and schedule.
With over 20 years as a registered dietitian, I have gained experience in diverse settings treating a range of conditions such as heart health, sports nutrition, diabetes, women's health, weight loss and management, PCOS, healthy aging, and general wellness.
There is no "one size fits all" in nutrition. I examine all aspects of lifestyle including sleep, stress, movement, work, and mindset that influence nutrition choices and behaviors, customizing sessions to meet the specific needs of each individual. I counsel online through Nourish. Please click my website link to schedule and see my profile and schedule.
For 25 years, I’ve helped people with complex medical conditions finally understand the root cause of their condition. Through nutrition education, counseling, targeted supplements, advanced labs, and holistic lifestyle strategies, I help uncover the root causes behind your symptoms and create a plan that actually works. Your body can heal and rebalance—you have more power than you’ve been told, and I’m here to guide you the whole way through!
For 25 years, I’ve helped people with complex medical conditions finally understand the root cause of their condition. Through nutrition education, counseling, targeted supplements, advanced labs, and holistic lifestyle strategies, I help uncover the root causes behind your symptoms and create a plan that actually works. Your body can heal and rebalance—you have more power than you’ve been told, and I’m here to guide you the whole way through!
At Loop Nutrition, our motto is “Change your life without changing it”. What we mean by that is we take your long-term wellness goals and break them down into small, impactful steps to get you there. We avoid uprooting your existing lifestyle; instead, we seamlessly integrate sustainable changes that become a natural part of your daily routine. Our approach is about fostering a positive relationship with food and creating lasting habits that lead to sustainable results.
At Loop Nutrition, our motto is “Change your life without changing it”. What we mean by that is we take your long-term wellness goals and break them down into small, impactful steps to get you there. We avoid uprooting your existing lifestyle; instead, we seamlessly integrate sustainable changes that become a natural part of your daily routine. Our approach is about fostering a positive relationship with food and creating lasting habits that lead to sustainable results.
As a functional and integrated Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, I help busy people who are struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, bloating and other GI issues, food sensitivities and metabolic and hormone imbalances feel energized throughout the day, lose weight without dieting and, ultimately, live fully doing the things they love.
As a functional and integrated Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, I help busy people who are struggling with low energy, stubborn weight, bloating and other GI issues, food sensitivities and metabolic and hormone imbalances feel energized throughout the day, lose weight without dieting and, ultimately, live fully doing the things they love.
I am a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition therapy for the treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders. My clients often feel overwhelmed with confusing food messages and food rules, leaving them unsure what to eat.
I am a registered dietitian who specializes in nutrition therapy for the treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders. My clients often feel overwhelmed with confusing food messages and food rules, leaving them unsure what to eat.
Hi, I’m Renee — a passionate dietitian who believes that food is so much more than fuel. It’s connection, comfort, and one of the most powerful tools we have to support health and happiness.
My journey into nutrition began with a deep curiosity about how what we eat shapes how we feel — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Over the years, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, helping them cut through confusion, rebuild a healthy relationship with food, and find joy in nourishing themselves without restriction or guilt.
Hi, I’m Renee — a passionate dietitian who believes that food is so much more than fuel. It’s connection, comfort, and one of the most powerful tools we have to support health and happiness.
My journey into nutrition began with a deep curiosity about how what we eat shapes how we feel — physically, mentally, and emotionally. Over the years, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, helping them cut through confusion, rebuild a healthy relationship with food, and find joy in nourishing themselves without restriction or guilt.
Whether you currently have a diagnosed condition or want to take preventative measures and improve your quality of life, I can help you achieve goal weight, lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, and help manage your diabetes/gastrointestinal disorders.
I am a Registered Dietitian with a breadth of experience for over 20 years. I have been licensed to practice dietetics in NC since 1999. I believe in providing evidence based, scientifically proven nutritional counseling. I have worked in a variety of capacities including acute care clinical nutrition, outpatient oncology (cancer care) consulting, public health education and classroom instruction. I am passionate about helping people learn about healthy eating and loving it.
Whether you currently have a diagnosed condition or want to take preventative measures and improve your quality of life, I can help you achieve goal weight, lower your cholesterol and blood pressure, and help manage your diabetes/gastrointestinal disorders.
I am a Registered Dietitian with a breadth of experience for over 20 years. I have been licensed to practice dietetics in NC since 1999. I believe in providing evidence based, scientifically proven nutritional counseling. I have worked in a variety of capacities including acute care clinical nutrition, outpatient oncology (cancer care) consulting, public health education and classroom instruction. I am passionate about helping people learn about healthy eating and loving it.
At Loop Nutrition, our motto is “Change your life without changing it”. What we mean by that is we take your long-term wellness goals and break them down into small, impactful steps to get you there. We avoid uprooting your existing lifestyle; instead, we seamlessly integrate sustainable changes that become a natural part of your daily routine. Our approach is about fostering a positive relationship with food and creating lasting habits that lead to sustainable results.
At Loop Nutrition, our motto is “Change your life without changing it”. What we mean by that is we take your long-term wellness goals and break them down into small, impactful steps to get you there. We avoid uprooting your existing lifestyle; instead, we seamlessly integrate sustainable changes that become a natural part of your daily routine. Our approach is about fostering a positive relationship with food and creating lasting habits that lead to sustainable results.
Welcome! I’m Amanda (she/her), one of the registered dietitians at Redefined Nutrition. I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD/Autism navigate the challenges they face with eating and nourishing their bodies, as it can often feel like one more thing to juggle. Distractions, sensory sensitivities, and inconsistent eating habits make things like meal planning and staying on track feel like a constant struggle. As a neurodivergent dietitian, I understand these challenges firsthand. Managing nutrition isn’t just about food—it’s about understanding how your unique brain works and finding ways to make eating less overwhelming.
Welcome! I’m Amanda (she/her), one of the registered dietitians at Redefined Nutrition. I specialize in helping individuals with ADHD/Autism navigate the challenges they face with eating and nourishing their bodies, as it can often feel like one more thing to juggle. Distractions, sensory sensitivities, and inconsistent eating habits make things like meal planning and staying on track feel like a constant struggle. As a neurodivergent dietitian, I understand these challenges firsthand. Managing nutrition isn’t just about food—it’s about understanding how your unique brain works and finding ways to make eating less overwhelming.
I am a Registered Dietitian and current medical student with a deep passion for helping people feel better in their bodies physically and emotionally. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed by fatigue, hormone shifts, insulin resistance, bloating, inconsistent eating, or weight changes. Many are tired of extremes and just want clarity, structure, and support that actually fits their life. If you want to feel more in control of your health but need practical and compassionate guidance without pressure for perfection, I am here to help you create lasting and sustainable change.
I am a Registered Dietitian and current medical student with a deep passion for helping people feel better in their bodies physically and emotionally. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed by fatigue, hormone shifts, insulin resistance, bloating, inconsistent eating, or weight changes. Many are tired of extremes and just want clarity, structure, and support that actually fits their life. If you want to feel more in control of your health but need practical and compassionate guidance without pressure for perfection, I am here to help you create lasting and sustainable change.
We can partner with you to: reach a healthier weight without deprivation with a personalized, flexible lifestyle and eating plan, improve your relationship with food and your body, learn to listen to your body’s cues for hunger and fullness, reduce your risk for developing chronic conditions like heart disease or manage chronic conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, with fewer medications.
Avance Nutrition is a group of registered dietitians specializing in one-on-one appointments, virtual counseling, and group classes. Individual specialties include chronic disease management ( diabetes, heart disease, gastrointestinal disease, etc.), weight management, emotional eating and eating disorders, and family nutrition (pediatrics).
We can partner with you to: reach a healthier weight without deprivation with a personalized, flexible lifestyle and eating plan, improve your relationship with food and your body, learn to listen to your body’s cues for hunger and fullness, reduce your risk for developing chronic conditions like heart disease or manage chronic conditions, like diabetes and high blood pressure, with fewer medications.
Avance Nutrition is a group of registered dietitians specializing in one-on-one appointments, virtual counseling, and group classes. Individual specialties include chronic disease management ( diabetes, heart disease, gastrointestinal disease, etc.), weight management, emotional eating and eating disorders, and family nutrition (pediatrics).
I am passionate about helping patients who have diabetes, PCOS, autoimmune disease and celiac disease; and pregnancy and postpartum nutrition.
With a strong belief in the power of preventative medicine through whole foods nutrition, Nicole aims to empower patients to improve their overall health by working towards their specific health goals. When we feel our best, it has the capability to create a positive ripple effect into so many areas of our lives. She believes there is no one-size-fits all approach to nutrition, which is why patients receive tailored nutrition plans rooted in patient autonomy and sustainable changes over time.
I am passionate about helping patients who have diabetes, PCOS, autoimmune disease and celiac disease; and pregnancy and postpartum nutrition.
With a strong belief in the power of preventative medicine through whole foods nutrition, Nicole aims to empower patients to improve their overall health by working towards their specific health goals. When we feel our best, it has the capability to create a positive ripple effect into so many areas of our lives. She believes there is no one-size-fits all approach to nutrition, which is why patients receive tailored nutrition plans rooted in patient autonomy and sustainable changes over time.
I enjoy working with both individuals and groups to discover new ways to meet their goals, on topics including heart disease, diabetes, reducing inflammation, PCOS or uncovering the mysteries of the food label and the grocery store. I am determined to show others how easy it can be to incorporate whole foods in the processed environment in which we live. I know first hand how challenging meal planning and meal preparation can be especially with working full time and having two school aged children to balance the every day time restraints.
I enjoy working with both individuals and groups to discover new ways to meet their goals, on topics including heart disease, diabetes, reducing inflammation, PCOS or uncovering the mysteries of the food label and the grocery store. I am determined to show others how easy it can be to incorporate whole foods in the processed environment in which we live. I know first hand how challenging meal planning and meal preparation can be especially with working full time and having two school aged children to balance the every day time restraints.
Diabetes Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a metabolic condition characterized by excessively high blood sugar levels due to insufficient insulin. Insulin is a hormone essential for reducing blood sugar by enabling cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin due to an inflammatory process affecting insulin-producing cells. In contrast, type 2 diabetes is an acquired condition resulting from a combination of genetic and lifestyle factors, such as obesity and physical inactivity. In type 2 diabetes, the body has an impaired response to insulin, known as "insulin resistance." Even if the pancreas produces a normal amount of insulin, the body stops responding effectively to the hormone, resulting in impaired glucose uptake into cells.
Is type 2 diabetes caused by a bad diet?
Type 2 diabetes is a complex disease influenced by both genetic and lifestyle factors. Research has shown that poor diet is a major contributor, particularly the consumption of sugar-rich foods and refined carbohydrates, which can lead to insulin resistance. An unhealthy diet promoting obesity is another risk factor, as excess weight increases the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes. Additional lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption also contribute to the disease's onset. These elements collectively underscore the importance of healthy diet choices in preventing type 2 diabetes.
How does nutrition affect diabetes?
Nutrition plays a vital role in managing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Keeping track of carbohydrate intake is essential for proper insulin dosing and maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. To manage blood sugar effectively, many people with diabetes avoid foods that cause spikes in blood sugar, like sugary snacks and refined carbs such as white bread. Instead, they focus on foods that help stabilize blood sugar, like healthy fats and high-fiber options. Portion control and eating meals at regular times are also important for keeping blood sugar levels steady.
How can a dietitian help someone with diabetes?
Dietitians play a crucial role in assisting individuals with diabetes through lifestyle modification strategies and symptom management. Their expertise is particularly valuable for those recently diagnosed or at risk of developing diabetes. Dietitians provide guidance on tracking carbohydrate intake and appropriately dosing insulin, which is essential for effective diabetes management. For individuals with type 2 diabetes, dietitians can help design weight loss plans and recommend specific dietary modifications, such as increasing the intake of plant-based foods, to promote a healthier lifestyle. In addition, dietitians will often work with other medical professionals on a patient's care team to help the patient navigate symptoms and can thus help the patient integrate input from various professional sources in the management of their condition.