Stop Diabetes in its Tracks with Virta

Medically supervised, research-backed support that can help you lose weight and stop or reverse diabetes.

The Virta program offers PPO participants with prediabetes, a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or higher, or with type 2 diabetes, a safe and sustainable way to lose weight and improve your health without the risks, costs, or side effects of medications or surgery.

Take control of your health and wellbeing.

Virta uses food as medicine to help you naturally lose weight and lower your blood sugar. You don’t eat less but instead eat better-for-you meals that promote your body burning fat for energy, instead of sugar or carbohydrates. Even without exercise this can help you naturally lose weight, bring down your AC1 leves, and reduce the need for diabetes medication.

Virta is offered at no cost to all Trust PPO Plan participants and their eligible covered dependents between the ages of 18 and 79 who have prediabetes, a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or higher, or are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Along with one-on-one health coaching to guide and support you, the program also includes:

  • Medical supervision from a physician-led care team

  • Digital weight scale and connected meter that syncs with your phone

  • Medically guided reduction of unwanted medications

  • Exclusive nutritional resources

  • Diabetes testing supplies such as testing strips, lancets, and more

Virta provides around the clock support. With an easy-to-use mobile and desktop app, there are no waiting rooms or lines.

Join Virta

Visit the Virta site to see if you or your eligible family member qualifies.

When you join the Virta program you get:

Virtual medical care from a physician-led team.

Unlimited one-on-one health coaching.

Diabetes testing supplies like meters and strips, delivered right to your door.

Practical resources like recipes, food lists, videos and meal plans.

Access to a private online patient support community.

Regular check ins, newsletters, access to webinars and more!

Hear from Participants

“I just want to say a huge thank you to my benefits company for covering this program. I have a job where I have to sit anywhere from 10 to 14 hours straight. It has definitely taken a toll, and as of recently has caught up with me in the form of pre-diabetes. I’m thankful that my benefits program cares enough about me to provide such a program.”

“Thank you for providing this program. I’ve been on it for 3 weeks now and my glucose levels are already down 41 points, and I’ve lost about 10lbs. I have more energy and am able to play with my grandbaby for longer periods of time. I’m glad I don’t have to do weight loss surgery.”

“I am 11 weeks into the Virta program. My A1C dropped from 6.7 to 5.2 and I have already lost 30 pounds. I want you to know how much I appreciate you supporting this program. Eventually, I will be able to eliminate some of the meds that I take, and I know I will avoid the long-term health consequences of Type 2 Diabetes that I saw my father endure.”

“I appreciate that this program helps me manage my weight and diabetes. I love that I will be here longer for my children and family. Things get better every day.”

“I am most grateful for the Virta team and program for providing the support, guidance, and patience as I learn to navigate the program and change my dietary habits and manage my diabetes.”

See what Virta members are saying about the program

Virta Webinar Series

Virta offers frequent webinars that show you how you can succeed, stay motivated, and reverse or improve your diabetes.

Virta’s diabetes program can help you eat your way to less weight, lower blood sugar, and better overall health. But what does that mean in real life? How does Virta fit into a typical day? What can you eat?

Webinars include a live Q&A, and feature speakers from the Virta Health Medical Group. In the webinars, you’ll learn:

  • Why certain foods can cause blood sugar to stay high (and why some don’t)

  • What a typical day might look like for a Virta participant from breakfast to bedtime

  • How personalized care and coaching can lead to better health

  • How to put a spin on your go-to meals that’s healthier for you

Your privacy matters

Virta is paid for by the Trust and provided by independent service providers at no additional cost to you. Any information you share with any one of the programs is completely confidential, protected by federal law, and cannot be shared with your union or your employer without your permission.

Virta is fully compliant with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and all applicable federal and state privacy laws.