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Get your life back–and leave diabetes behind
Get access to Virta through Banner|Aetna. Virta is available in many Banner|Aetna health plans. To see if your plan includes Virta, please call the number on the back of your ID card.
Virta helps reverse type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and obesity.
Virta helps reverse type 2 diabetes, prediabetes and obesity.
Banner|Aetna is offering Virta, at no additional cost, to eligible* members with type 2 diabetes. Some employers are also covering Virta for members with prediabetes or obesity (defined as a BMI of 30 or greater).
Check EligibilityNot sure if Virta is right for you? Get more information here.
Results may vary based on your health and adherence to the Virta treatment.
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
Chris, a Banner|Aetna member, reversed his type 2 diabetes and is back to doing what he loves
I was a mechanic who spent most of my days on my feet, and could be found at the gym at least 3 days a week. Most importantly, I loved to cycle and ride BMX with my daughter. But at the worst point of struggling with type 2 diabetes, I was overweight and couldn’t find the energy or motivation to do anything, even those things I loved. Nothing I tried helped, including multiple prescriptions from my doctor that never did much to bring my blood sugar down to healthy levels. However, Virta gave me a different solution—diabetes reversal by making adjustments to my diet.
I’ve lost over 113 pounds, and brought my A1c down 1.7 points to 5.5%, which is within healthy ranges now. But what means the most to me is just how great I feel, and how much happier I am. My 7-year-old daughter and I try to go to the bike track at least 3 days a week now to race and spend time together. Even in my wildest dreams, I never thought I would be able to do this again at 49 years old. Thanks to Virta, I feel like I’m in my 20s again.
After
on Virta
Research-backed results.
Thousands of patients have already succeeded on Virta. These real patient stories are backed up by published research from our 5-year clinical trial.
63%
Medication Reduction
Diabetes-specific medications removed at one year.
1.3%
HbA1c Reduction
HbA1c improvement at one year.
12%
Weight Loss
Average weight loss at one year.
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
Virta participants see results in 10 weeks
Eliminate Medications
87% of participants eliminate or reduce the need for insulin¹
Lose Weight
7% average body weight loss²
Reduce A1c
1.1% average HbA1c reduction²
- 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 does Virta work?
Tired of just managing diabetes? Try diabetes reversal. No exercise, medication, or surgery required.
What's covered on Virta?
A clinic in your pocket.
Skip the waiting room! Virta puts an online clinic in your pocket so that it's there when you need it. Get care anywhere, anytime.
Daily medical supervision.
Your Virta Provider takes over your diabetes care. But they won't replace your primary care provider. Instead, they work with them to coordinate your care.
Most patients are used to getting their diabetes care in just a few visits each year. On Virta, you get daily medical supervision from our physician-led team. Through the Virta app, your provider will keep you safe and adjust your medications in real time.
One-on-one health coaching.
Your Virta Health Coach is your guide to better health. They will help you change your diet and other health habits in a way that works for you. Your coach will be there to support and encourage you, every step of the way.
Most patients are used to only seeing their health coach once a month. Through the Virta app, you can message your coach whenever you need help.
All the supplies you need.
All diabetes testing supplies, like glucose strips, lancets, swabs, and a meter, are included. You also get tools to understand your ability to burn fat, including blood ketone strips and a connected scale.
Virta is all-inclusive, meaning you pay nothing for the supplies. Everything is shipped right to your door, free of charge.
Private patient community.
Through the Virta app, you can access our private patient community. In the community, patients share tips, like their favorite recipes. You can discuss your experience on Virta in a moderated, safe, and private place. Participation is optional, but most patients choose to join for the extra support!
How does Virta approach nutrition?
Virta uses food as medicine. We’ll help you adapt your body to burn fat for energy, instead of sugar. This is called ketosis. Ketosis naturally lowers weight, blood sugar, and the need for diabetes medication. To get into ketosis, you’ll adjust your diet to eat more fat, eat less carbs, and get the right amount of protein for your body.
- 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
Dr. Mark Savant
Internal Medicine, Private Practice
Internal Medicine, Private Practice
Dr. Rachel Meek
Preventive Medicine Physician
Preventive Medicine Physician
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Eligibility
*Virta is available in many Banner|Aetna health plans, to members between the ages of 18-79. To see if your plan includes Virta, please call the number on the back of your ID card. Some employers are offering type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or obesity (defined as BMI over 30 or greater) programs. There are some medical conditions that would exclude patients from the Virta treatment. Start the application process now to find out if you qualify.
Banner|Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by Banner Health and Aetna Health Insurance Company and Banner Health and Aetna Health Plan Inc. Health benefits and health insurance plans are offered, underwritten and/or administered by Banner Health and Aetna Health Insurance Company and/or Banner Health and Aetna Health Plan Inc. (Banner|Aetna). Each insurer has sole financial responsibility for its own products. Banner|Aetna is an affiliate of Banner Health and, of Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates (Aetna). Aetna and Banner Health provide certain management services to Banner|Aetna.
This material is for information only. Health benefits and health insurance plans contain exclusions and limitations. Provider participation may change without notice. Banner|Aetna does not provide care or guarantee access to health care services. Information is believed to be accurate as of the production date; however, it is subject to change.
