Diabetes Care in Southern Pines, NC
Providers who help you manage diabetes: see credentials, insurance, and contact details before you ever call.
23 providers in Southern Pines
Southern Pines and Pinehurst together form the medical core of the Sandhills, a Moore County market shaped by a large retirement-age population. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system; primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health all run deep here, supported by demand from a patient base that skews older than the state as a whole.
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients here. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm coverage 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 Southern Pines
See all 23Walter S Morris, MD
Walter S Morris, MD, is an internal medicine provider serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Morris works with adults to address a wide range of health concerns and preventive care needs.
Vitacore LLC — Internal Medicine
Vitacore LLC provides internal medicine services in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive primary care for adult patients.
Scott Michael Luneau, MD
Scott Michael Luneau, MD, is an internal medicine provider in Southern Pines, NC. He works with adults on a range of health concerns and preventive care needs.
Robert Leonard Deucher, MD
Robert Leonard Deucher, MD, is an internal medicine physician serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive primary care and medical management for adults.
Randall R. Mercier PA — Internal Medicine
Randall Robert Mercier is a Physician Assistant specializing in Internal Medicine in Southern Pines, NC. He provides care for a range of health concerns within his specialty. Mercier is available to help patients manage their medical needs.
Randall R Mercier, MD
Randall R Mercier, MD, is an internal medicine physician serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive primary care services for adult patients in the community.
Sandhills Urgent Care — Internal Medicine
Sandhills Urgent Care is an internal medicine provider located in Southern Pines, NC. The practice offers care for a range of health concerns and conditions.
Michol Stanzione, DO
Michol Stanzione, DO, is an internal medicine provider serving the Southern Pines, NC community. Dr. Stanzione focuses on comprehensive primary care for adults.
Michael A Antil, MD
Michael A Antil, MD, is an internal medicine physician located in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive medical care for adult patients in his community.
Loni Belyea, MD
Loni Belyea, MD, is an internal medicine physician in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive care for adult patients addressing a wide range of health concerns.
St. Luke's Medical Practice — Internal Medicine
ST. LUKE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE is an internal medicine provider located in Southern Pines, NC. The practice offers comprehensive primary care services for adult patients in the area.
Harvey Hugh Wolf, MD
Harvey Hugh Wolf, MD, is an internal medicine physician serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive medical care for adults across a range of health concerns.
FirstHealth Concierge Signature Medicine — Internal Medicine
FirstHealth Concierge Signature Medicine provides internal medicine care in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive primary care for adult patients.
Renewal Solutions PLLC — Family Medicine
Renewal Solutions PLLC is a family medicine provider located in Southern Pines, NC. The practice offers comprehensive care for patients of all ages.
FirstHealth Convenient Care-Southern Pines — Family Medicine
FirstHealth Convenient Care-Southern Pines provides family medicine services to patients in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive healthcare for patients of all ages.
Kathleen Anne Shattenkirk
Kathleen Anne Shattenkirk provides family medicine services in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients of all ages to address their healthcare needs.
FirstHealth Primary Care-Southern Pines — Family Medicine
FirstHealth Primary Care–Southern Pines provides family medicine services to patients in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages.
Brooks Bellamy Mays, MD
Brooks Bellamy Mays, MD, is an endocrinologist practicing in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Mays specializes in the diagnosis and management of endocrine system disorders. To schedule an appointment, please contact the office directly.
Rachel Leigh Gary, RDN LDN
Rachel Leigh Gary is a registered dietitian nutritionist in Southern Pines, NC. She provides nutrition counseling and dietary guidance to support your health goals.
Melissa Renae Teel, RDN
Melissa Renae Teel, RDN, is a registered dietitian nutritionist specializing in dietetics and nutrition in Southern Pines, NC. She works with patients to develop personalized nutrition approaches for their health goals.
Kirby Mitchell, RD
Kirby Mitchell is a registered dietitian providing dietetics and nutrition services in Southern Pines, NC. Mitchell works with patients to develop personalized nutrition plans and support their health goals.
Erin Skinner, RD
Erin Skinner, RD, is a dietitian and nutrition specialist serving the Southern Pines, NC area. She works with patients to develop personalized nutrition strategies to support their health goals.
Denise Maria Pavletic, MPH RD
Denise Maria Pavletic, MPH RD, is a dietitian and nutrition specialist serving Southern Pines, NC. She provides nutrition counseling and dietary guidance to support her patients' health goals.
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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