Diabetes Care in Pinehurst, NC
Providers who help you manage diabetes: see credentials, insurance, and contact details before you ever call.
74 providers in Pinehurst
Pinehurst is the Moore County anchor of the Sandhills, a market with one of the largest retirement-age patient populations in North Carolina. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system from Moore Regional Hospital, and the surrounding area carries a dense concentration of specialty practices supporting older adults: cardiology, orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, and behavioral health among them.
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients in the Pinehurst area. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm before booking.
Understanding diabetes
Diabetes is a group of conditions where blood glucose (blood sugar) stays higher than normal because the body either does not make enough insulin or cannot use it well. The main types are type 1 (the body makes little or no insulin), type 2 (the most common form, where the body resists insulin over time), and gestational diabetes (which develops during pregnancy).
Well-managed diabetes care usually involves a primary-care provider or endocrinologist, and often a team (diabetes educators, dietitians, eye and foot specialists, and others) because diabetes affects many parts of the body over time.
Finding the right provider
Many people manage type 2 diabetes with their primary-care provider; an endocrinologist is common for type 1, hard-to-control blood sugar, or complications. The practical things that matter when you choose: the provider is in-network with your insurance and is accepting new patients. ProviderQuoHealth surfaces both on every profile so you can rule out mismatches before you call.
Very high and very low blood sugar can both turn into emergencies, and they look nothing alike. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for confusion, trouble breathing, fruity-smelling breath, a seizure, or loss of consciousness. Severe low blood sugar is the kind a person cannot treat themselves: if someone with diabetes is unresponsive or having a seizure, give glucagon if it is on hand and call 911 right away, and call 911 anyway if there is no glucagon. Don't search a directory.
Providers in Pinehurst
See all 74FirstHealth Bariatric Center — Internal Medicine
FirstHealth Bariatric Center is located in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The center provides internal medicine services.
Pinehurst Medical Clinic, INC. — Internal Medicine
Pinehurst Medical Clinic, Inc. is an internal medicine practice located in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The clinic provides care to adult patients in the local community.
Victoria Inness, V
Victoria Inness is an internal medicine provider in Pinehurst, NC. She works with adult patients on a range of health concerns and preventive care needs.
Valerie L Brown, MD
Valerie L Brown, MD, is an internal medicine physician based in Pinehurst, NC. She provides comprehensive primary care services for adult patients. Dr. Brown is committed to delivering personalized medical care to her patients.
Thellie Rupert Ainsley, M D
Thellie Rupert Ainsley, MD, is an internal medicine physician practicing in Pinehurst, NC. Dr. Ainsley provides comprehensive care for adult patients. The practice is located in Pinehurst.
Stephanie Ann Grotzke, MD
Stephanie Ann Grotzke, MD, is an internal medicine provider serving patients in Pinehurst, NC. She offers comprehensive care for a range of health concerns in adults.
Ranjeet Kumar Goswami, MD
Ranjeet Kumar Goswami, MD, is an internal medicine provider serving patients in Pinehurst, NC. He works with adults on managing chronic conditions and maintaining overall health.
Mir M Ikramullah, MD
Dr. Mir M Ikramullah is an internal medicine physician serving patients in Pinehurst, NC. With an MD degree, Dr. Ikramullah provides comprehensive medical care for adults.
Kristy Rae Boan, PA-C
Kristy Rae Boan, PA-C, provides internal medicine care in Pinehurst, NC. She works with patients on managing their overall health and wellness needs.
Joseph Gibbons
Joseph Gibbons provides internal medicine services in Pinehurst, NC. He works with patients on managing chronic conditions and preventive care needs.
John Mcclure Kerr, MD
John McClure Kerr, MD, is an internal medicine physician in Pinehurst, NC. He provides comprehensive medical care for adult patients. Dr. Kerr is available to help with your healthcare needs.
Dorothy Margaret Mixa, MD
Dorothy Margaret Mixa, MD, is an internal medicine provider in Pinehurst, NC. She focuses on comprehensive care for adult patients. Dr. Mixa is available to help with your primary care needs.
Daniel Stephen Difrischia, MD
Daniel Stephen Difrischia, MD, is an internal medicine provider based in Pinehurst, NC. He focuses on comprehensive primary care for adult patients. Dr. Difrischia is available to help with your healthcare needs.
Artur Gerard Mixa, MD
Artur Gerard Mixa, MD, is an internal medicine provider in Pinehurst, NC. He offers comprehensive care for adult patients managing a range of health concerns.
Alexey B Melkumov, MD
Alexey B Melkumov, MD, is an internal medicine provider serving the Pinehurst, NC area. He offers comprehensive care for adult patients seeking medical evaluation and ongoing health management.
Aaron Michael Gavett, DO
Aaron Michael Gavett, DO, is an internal medicine provider based in Pinehurst, NC. He works with patients on their ongoing healthcare needs and general wellness.
Venkata Sivanaga Prasad Mannava, MD
Venkata Sivanaga Prasad Mannava, MD, is an internal medicine physician serving patients in Pinehurst, NC. He provides comprehensive primary care and medical management for adult patients. Dr. Mannava is committed to addressing his patients' healthcare needs through evidence-based medicine.
Steven Paul Michael, DO
Steven Paul Michael, DO, is an internal medicine provider practicing in Pinehurst, NC. He offers comprehensive primary care services for adult patients. Dr. Michael is available to address your ongoing healthcare needs.
Richard Warren Dickson, DO
Richard Warren Dickson, DO, is an internal medicine provider in Pinehurst, NC. He works with adult patients on a range of medical concerns and preventive care needs.
Philip G Mondi, MD
Philip G Mondi, MD, is an internal medicine provider in Pinehurst, NC. He focuses on comprehensive primary care for adult patients.
Michael B Daley, MD
Michael B Daley, MD, is an internal medicine provider based in Pinehurst, NC. He works with adult patients on a range of health concerns and preventive care needs.
FirstHealth Convenient Care-Pinehurst — Internal Medicine
FirstHealth Convenient Care-Pinehurst provides internal medicine services in Pinehurst, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive primary care for adults in the community.
Mcpc-29, LLC — Internal Medicine
MCPC-29, LLC provides internal medicine care in Pinehurst, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive medical services for adult patients. Contact the office to learn more about their services.
FirstHealth Telemedicine — Internal Medicine
FirstHealth Telemedicine provides internal medicine services in Pinehurst, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive primary care for adult patients.
Common questions
What's the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
In type 1 diabetes the immune system attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that make insulin, so insulin treatment is required. In type 2 diabetes (the most common form) the body's cells stop using insulin properly and the pancreas may not make enough to keep up; it's managed with lifestyle changes and may include oral medicines or insulin. A clinician diagnoses the type with blood tests.
Do I need an endocrinologist, or can my primary-care provider manage diabetes?
Many people manage type 2 diabetes well with their primary-care provider. A clinician may refer you to an endocrinologist for type 1 diabetes, blood sugar that's hard to control, or complications. Both kinds of providers appear in this directory.
How often should diabetes be checked?
It varies by person and type. The guidance from NIDDK is that people with diabetes have an A1C test, which reflects longer-term blood sugar, at least twice a year, and more often if treatment goals aren't being met. Diabetes care also tracks blood pressure, cholesterol, and kidney health over time, with a dilated eye exam at least once a year, a foot check at each visit, and a dental visit at least once a year. Your provider sets the schedule that fits you.
What happens if I'm diagnosed with gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy, and most of the time it goes away after the baby is born. Having had it raises the chance of developing type 2 diabetes later in life, so a clinician will keep checking your blood sugar after delivery. Ask the clinician managing your pregnancy how they want it monitored; obstetric providers and primary-care providers both appear in this directory. This page is general education, not individual medical advice.
Sources
- Diabetes (MedlinePlus; publisher last updated 2025-02-03, read in full by the author 2026-08-15) · reviewed 2025-02-03
- Diabetes Basics (CDC; publisher dated 2026-01-02, read in full by the author 2026-08-15 in a real browser, which is the only way this host serves) · reviewed 2026-01-02
- Diabetes Overview (NIDDK; publisher last reviewed 2016-11, read in full by the author 2026-08-15 and confirmed to carry only the general definition, which is why the type-specific claims cite the row below) · reviewed 2016-11
- What Is Diabetes? (NIDDK; publisher last reviewed 2023-04, read in full by the author 2026-08-15; the type-1 mechanism this page states, verbatim: "Your immune system attacks and destroys the cells in your pancreas that make insulin", and the gestational-diabetes FAQ) · reviewed 2023-04
- Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglycemia) (NIDDK; publisher last reviewed 2021-07, read in full by the author 2026-08-15; severe hypoglycemia as seizure or loss of consciousness, glucagon, and "call 911 right away") · reviewed 2021-07
- The A1C Test & Diabetes (NIDDK; publisher last reviewed 2018-04, read in full by the author 2026-08-15; the monitoring cadence this page states, verbatim: "people with diabetes have an A1C test at least twice a year" and checked "more often if you aren't meeting your treatment goals") · reviewed 2018-04
- Preventing Diabetes Problems (NIDDK; publisher last reviewed 2016-12, read in full by the author 2026-08-15; the surveillance list this page names, verbatim: "have a dilated eye exam at least once a year", "Get a foot checkup at each visit", "see your dentist at least once a year", plus blood pressure, cholesterol and kidney monitoring) · reviewed 2016-12
Important: Not Medical Advice
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