Get your life back–and leave diabetes behind
Virta is available at no additional cost to eligible Blue Shield of California members.
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Diabetes Reversal
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Virta members are discovering their best selves, and you can too. Start your journey and see your potential 90 day health outcomes.
Start my applicationAverage Virta Member Outcomes After One Year
Weight Loss
A1c Reduction
Diabetes Medication Elimination
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 Ther. 2018. DOI: 10.1007/s13300-018-0373-9
Why Virta? Virta members say it best.
Michael and Brenda share what life with Virta means to them
Kim lost 75 pounds and has kept it off for 3 years
“...this is the first time ever in my life that my stomach has communicated with my brain to say, 'Stop, I'm full.'"
Kevin got off insulin and saved $500/month
“I run around with my kids a lot more than I did six months ago. I feel like I’m 15 years younger.”
Donnie reduced his medications in a matter of weeks
“Where I used to take 3 different types of insulin every day for a total of 110 units, I am now down to just 3 units of Basaglar.”
How Virta Care Works
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Frequently asked questions
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Frequently asked questions
Eligibility
Virta is available to Blue Shield of California medical plan members between the ages of 18 and 79 diagnosed 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. Individual results may vary.
Disclaimers
As a Blue Shield member, you may receive services from network providers on an in-person basis or via telehealth, if available. Contact your primary care provider, treating specialist, facility or other health professional to learn whether telehealth is an option. Network telehealth and in-person services are subject to the same timeliness and geographic access standards. If your plan has out-of-network benefits, they are subject to your plan's cost sharing obligations and balance billing protections.
Blue Shield is not a healthcare provider and does not provide medical advice. Always consult with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions regarding a medical condition.
Blue Shield of California is an independent member of the Blue Shield Association. Virta is independent of Blue Shield of California and is contracted by Blue Shield to provide type 2 diabetes treatment. These program services are not a covered benefit of Blue Shield health plans and none of the terms or conditions of Blue Shield health plans apply. Blue Shield reserves the right to terminate this program at any time without notice.
The products and services described are neither offered or guaranteed under our contract with the Medicare program. In addition, they are not subject to the Medicare appeals process. Any disputes regarding these products and services may be subject to the Blue Shield grievance process. Should a problem arise with any value-added item or service, please call Customer Care at (800) 776-4466 (TTY: 711) .
