Join the reversal movement!
Virta is designed to help reverse type 2 diabetes.
Virta is included in your health plan at $0 out-of-pocket cost for eligible members with type 2 diabetes.
How can Virta help me?
Reduce your blood sugar and A1c
Get off your diabetes medications
Lose weight and regain energy
Get back to doing the things you love
Patient Spotlight
Kevin is a pricing analyst from Chicago, IL
After six months on Virta
- A1c reduced from 7.1% to 5.9%
- Lost 50 pounds and has more energy
- Saves $500/month on diabetes medications
Virta participants see results in 10 weeks
- Hallberg SJ, McKenzie AL, Williams P, et al. Effectiveness and Safety of a Novel Care Model for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes at One Year: An Open Label, Non-Randomized, Controlled Study. Diabetes Therapy. 2018; 9(2): 583-612. doi: 10.1007/s13300-018-0373-9.
- McKenzie AL, Hallberg SJ, Creighton BC, Volk BM, Link TM, Abner MK, Glon RM, McCarter JP, Volek JS, Phinney SD. A Novel Intervention Including Individualized Nutritional Recommendations Reduces Hemoglobin A1c Level, Medication Use, and Weight in Type 2 Diabetes. JMIR Diabetes. 2017;2(1):e5.
How Virta Works
What's covered on Virta?
Biomarker tracking and curated resources
Virta puts a clinic in your pocket, accessible to you when you need it most–no waiting rooms and no lines.
Our app collects your biomarker data, like blood glucose, blood ketones, weight, and blood pressure to help your care team adjust the Virta Treatment around your individual biochemistry.
Through a series of videos and games, you'll learn how to make the necessary dietary changes sustainable and enjoyable. The app also provides access to a curated library of recipes, guides, and meal plans fit for any dietary preference.
Continuous medical supervision
Your Virta Provider is your new metabolic health specialist, and will coordinate as needed with your primary care provider.
Unlike traditional healthcare, where patients only check in with their provider a couple of times a year, our team of board-certified providers provide around-the-clock monitoring and care. This allows us to safely adjust your medications and care plan in real time.
Personalized dietary guidance and health coaching
Your Virta Health Coach is your on-demand nutritionist, accountability partner, and cheerleader all in one! Whether you need help jumpstarting stalled weight loss, understanding your protein requirements, or just need a bit more encouragement, they are there to guide you to success.
Unlike traditional coaching services, where you only see your coach once a week or month, your Virta Health Coach is always just a message away!
All the supplies you need
Virta provides you with everything you need to track your progress, including a bodyweight scale that uploads data to our app automatically, a blood pressure cuff for some patients, and a meter with glucose and ketone strips, lancets, and swabs.
Unlike other interventions, the cost of your starter kit and refill supplies needed for Virta is fully included in the price.
Private patient community
Membership to Virta's private patient community is included, but participation is optional. Those that choose to join can connect with other Virta patients to find support and share tips in a positive, moderated environment.
How does Virta approach nutrition?
- Whole, real foods.
No frozen meals or replacement shakes. - Works for any dietary preference or allergy.
Virta doesn’t require specific foods, so it can work for anyone. You can be vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, etc. - No calorie restriction or fasting.
Eat until you feel satisfied. Stop counting calories. - No required exercise.
While exercise has health benefits, it is not required on Virta.
Doctors love working with Virta
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get back to doing the things you love.
Virta is available to UnitedHealthcare members and eligible dependents between the ages of 18 and 79 who are enrolled in an eligible UnitedHealthcare health plan. This program is currently being offered to those with type 2 diabetes. There are some medical conditions that would exclude patients from the Virta treatment. Start the application process now to find out if you qualify.