Julie Cunningham MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES
Expertise
Diabetes, prenatal and postpartum nutrition, pediatric nutrition, lactation
About Julie Cunningham
With over 25 years of experience as a registered dietitian, Julie Cunningham is a seasoned healthcare professional specializing in diabetes care and education. She is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. Julie has also served as the president of the Foothills Chapter of the North Carolina Dietetics Association (NCDA) and has been actively involved on the NCDA’s executive board.
Julie holds a Bachelor’s degree from Appalachian State University in North Carolina and a Master’s degree in Public Health Nutrition from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Her career spans several fields, including women's and children's health, cardiology, and diabetes management. Julie is the author of 30 Days to Tame Type 2 Diabetes and has contributed to renowned health platforms such as Abbott Nutrition News, Edgepark Medical Health Insights, diaTribe, Babylist, and more.
A resident of scenic western North Carolina, Julie is passionate about reading, practicing yoga, traveling, and indulging in chocolate.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Food and Nutrition, Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Certifications
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, IBCLC Commission
Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration