Julie Cunningham, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator

Julie Cunningham, RD

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist & Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Expertise

Nutrition, Diabetes, Lactation

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Appalachian State University

Highlights

Health information changes constantly, and it can be hard to keep up. It's my goal to translate the ever-evolving science of health and nutrition into clear, concise, actionable information you can trust.

— Julie Cunningham, RD

Experience

Julie Cunningham, RD, has more than two decades of experience as a Registered Dietitian, a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She is the owner of a nutrition practice in Hendersonville, NC, and is a freelance healthcare writer. Julie is also the author of 30 Days to Tame Type 2 Diabetes: A step-by-step guide to using diet and exercise to manage blood sugars. She has worked in hospital and outpatient settings, including maternal and child health, diabetes, and cardiac rehabilitation.

Education

Julie Cunningham holds a Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition from Appalachian State University and a Master of Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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