Diabetes Care in Raeford, NC
Providers who help you manage diabetes: see credentials, insurance, and contact details before you ever call.
35 providers in Raeford
Raeford is the Hoke County seat and a primary-care anchor for the western edge of the Fort Bragg footprint, and many military families live along the US 401 corridor between Raeford and Fayetteville. Two community hospitals serve the county, Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital and FirstHealth's hospital campus on Fayetteville Road, and both systems also run outpatient clinics in town, so routine checkups and well-child visits are available without leaving Raeford. More complex specialty referrals typically route to Fayetteville, about 25 minutes east.
TRICARE acceptance is common in Raeford because of the proximity to Fort Bragg. Confirm coverage on the provider's profile or call directly 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 Raeford
See all 35Cfv-Hoke Hospitalist Group — Internal Medicine
CFV-HOKE HOSPITALIST GROUP provides internal medicine services in Raeford, NC. The group focuses on caring for hospitalized patients and those with complex medical needs.
Dikshya Hamal, MBBS
Dikshya Hamal, MBBS, is an internal medicine provider in Raeford, NC. She provides comprehensive medical care for adult patients and manages a range of health conditions. Hamal is committed to building lasting relationships with her patients.
Catherine Kelly, DO
Catherine Kelly, DO, is an internal medicine provider in Raeford, NC. She provides comprehensive care for adult patients and helps manage a range of health concerns. Dr. Kelly is committed to working with patients to support their overall wellness.
Ankit C Amin, MD
Ankit C Amin, MD, is an internal medicine physician serving the Raeford, NC area. Dr. Amin provides comprehensive primary care services for adults. He is available for new patient appointments.
Tatum Price, Physician Assistant
Tatum Price is a Physician Assistant specializing in family medicine in Raeford, NC. With a focus on comprehensive care for patients of all ages, Price provides personalized medical services to the local community.
Tabitha M Bedini, MD
Tabitha M Bedini, MD, is a family medicine physician serving the Raeford, NC community. She provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages.
Sharmin Amir Sitafalwalla, DO
Sharmin Amir Sitafalwalla, DO, is a family medicine provider based in Raeford, NC. She works with patients of all ages to address their healthcare needs.
The Jordan Clinic — Family Medicine
The Jordan Clinic offers family medicine services in Raeford, NC. The clinic provides comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages in the community.
Robert Glenn Townsend, DO
Robert Glenn Townsend, DO, is a family medicine provider in Raeford, NC. He offers comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages.
Raeford Family Care Center PC — Family Medicine
Raeford Family Care Center PC provides family medicine services to the Raeford, NC community. The practice focuses on comprehensive care for patients of all ages.
FirstHealth Family Care Center - Jordan Clinic — Family Medicine
FirstHealth Family Care Center - Jordan Clinic provides family medicine services to the Raeford, NC community. The clinic offers care for patients of all ages with a focus on comprehensive, primary health services.
FirstHealth Convenient Care-Raeford — Family Medicine
FirstHealth Convenient Care-Raeford provides family medicine services in Raeford, NC. The practice offers care for patients of all ages within the community.
FirstHealth Primary Care and Cardiology — Family Medicine
FirstHealth Primary Care and Cardiology provides family medicine services in Raeford, NC. The practice offers comprehensive primary care to patients in the area.
Martina Dockery Monroe, MD
Martina Dockery Monroe, MD, is a family medicine physician practicing in Raeford, NC. She provides comprehensive healthcare services for patients across all ages and life stages.
Longleaf Wellness PLLC — Family Medicine
Longleaf Wellness PLLC provides family medicine services in Raeford, NC. The practice is dedicated to caring for patients across all ages and life stages within the community.
Linda K. Hughes, MD
Linda K. Hughes, MD, is a family medicine physician practicing in Raeford, NC. She provides comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages.
Kyu Lee, MD
Kyu Lee, MD, is a family medicine provider serving patients in Raeford, NC. She offers comprehensive primary care services for patients of all ages.
Karen Linnear Smith, MD
Karen Linnear Smith, MD, is a family medicine physician serving the Raeford, NC community. She provides comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages.
Karen L Smith MD, PA — Family Medicine
Karen L Smith, MD, PA, provides family medicine services in Raeford, NC. With expertise across a broad range of healthcare needs, she works with patients of all ages in the community.
Garnett Marcus Lowry, MD
Garnett Marcus Lowry, MD, is a family medicine provider serving the Raeford, NC community. He offers comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages.
FirstHealth Family Medicine-Raeford — Family Medicine
FirstHealth Family Medicine-Raeford provides comprehensive family medicine care to patients in Raeford, NC. The practice serves patients of all ages with a range of primary care services.
Chuck T Nguyen, MD
Chuck T Nguyen, MD, provides family medicine care to patients in Raeford, NC. Dr. Nguyen works with individuals across all ages and life stages to support their ongoing health needs.
Carolina Foot and Medical Care — Family Medicine
Carolina Foot and Medical Care provides family medicine services to patients in Raeford, NC. The practice is dedicated to comprehensive primary care for individuals and families in the community.
Convenient Care for Hoke — Family Medicine
Convenient Care for Hoke provides family medicine services in Raeford, NC. The practice offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages in the community.
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
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