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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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Life transformed
Virta may be available at no direct cost to you and your dependents
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Better health is within reach
Weight loss needs more than willpower
Feel better, live better
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Our nutrition plan is tailored to your lifestyle
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Results you can see and feel
Smarter nutrition. Lasting results.
Backed by clinical research
Members lose weight and sustain it over time. Backed by clinical research.
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 Health Registry, average weight loss among enterprise patients with obesity.
Virta offers more than diabetes reversal
Your journey to better health starts here
Get care at no cost
Your journey to better health starts here
Diabetes Reversal
Prediabetes Reversal
Obesity Treatment
Diabetes Management
Weight loss done differently
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A plan that fits your life
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Dedicated health coaching
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Ongoing clinical care
See Your Results
Smarter nutrition. Lasting results.
Our members are discovering their best selves, and you can too. Start your journey and see your potential 90 day health outcomes.
Calculate my outcomesAverage Member Outcomes After One Year
Members lose weight and sustain it over time. Backed by clinical research.
Weight Loss
A1c Reduction
Diabetes Medication Elimination
First 10 weeks
After one year
Virta Health Registry, average weight loss among enterprise patients with obesity.
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
Reversal is life-changing. Our members say it best.
Why Virta? Our members say it best.
What our members have to say
Michael and Brenda share what life with Virta means to them
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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.'"
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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.”
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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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If you struggle with blood sugar, you may be carbohydrate intolerant
If you struggle with weight or high blood sugar, you may be carbohydrate intolerant
If you struggle with weight gain, you may be carbohydrate sensitive
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
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. 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. Your network providers may offer telehealth and in-office services. Costs incurred for services received through third-party corporate telehealth providers are available at in-network cost-sharing rates. 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 timely access to care standards. If your plan has out-of-network benefits, they are subject to your plan’s cost sharing obligations and balance billing protections. Out-of-pocket costs shall accrue to any applicable deductible or out-of-pocket maximum.
The products and services described are neither offered nor 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).
Notice
You have a right to access your medical records. Records of the care you receive from Virta will be shared with your primary care provider (PCP). Your record will be made accessible in an electronic patient record system or provided in a different manner unless you opt out.
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