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To reverse metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes, Virta medical providers & health coaches guide members through a personalized nutrition plan. They are able to deliver care remotely, whenever and wherever a member needs:
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We are devastated to share the news of the passing of our friend and colleague Dr. Sarah Hallberg, and will miss her dearly.
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We're very excited to share with you the one-year results of our groundbreaking clinical trial. We've demonstrated that type 2 diabetes can be reversed safely and sustainably with the Virta Treatment.
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Has anyone ever told you that a low carb diet isn't sustainable because the body
(and the brain) requires carbs? Drs. Phinney, Bailey and Volek are here to provide an evidence-based review of why this isn't true.
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Type 2 diabetes is now understood to be due, in part, to inflammation. Drs. Phinney, Bailey, and Volek explain how a well formulated ketogenic diet can reduce inflammation:
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"Nutrition policy makers have indicted the wrong nutrient for the crime of raising blood saturated fat levels.” But how did we get here? Virta co-founders Drs. Phinney and Volek break down the history and science of saturated fat like only they can.
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Miss the carb restriction and ketosis conference hosted by
@OhioState
? You can watch all the talks here! . Ft.
@garytaubes
@PeterBrukner
@DrSarahHallberg
@ProfTimNoakes
@bigfatsurprise
@DominicDAgosti2
@ColinChampMD
@BriannaStubbs
@SteveTashjian
and more!
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We are thrilled to announce new peer-reviewed cardiovascular outcomes. For those with
#type2diabetes
, the Virta Treatment significantly improved 22 of 26 cardiovascular disease risk factors. (Usual care showed no improvement in any of the same factors.)
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Imagine it. For 25 years you're injecting yourself with insulin every day, occasionally passing out by taking too much. You begin a new approach, and after 4 months, your blood sugar is normal and meds no longer required. This is Kenneth’s Virta story
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Many of you have asked both Virta and
@DrSarahHallberg
about research on low-carb. We took Dr. Hallberg’s list, updated it here, and will continue to maintain it as a comprehensive source as more and more research is done.
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15 years following her diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, Bonnie was paying $300/month for just 1 of her 3 diabetes medications. 1 month into the Virta Treatment, Bonnie said goodbye to all 3 of her diabetes meds & hello to thousands of dollars in savings.
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For the past 7 years, Virta has been writing the science on diabetes reversal and remission. Today, we’re sharing the latest installment, with 5-year outcomes from our landmark clinical trial & 2-year results from our work with Veteran patients.
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Proud to announce that Virta has raised $133M from Tiger Global, that we’ll put towards scaling our diabetes reversal treatment to serve & save even more patients w/ chronic disease. It’s time to take
#T2Dreversal
mainstream.
#telehealth
#digitalhealth
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Science journalist and author Nina Teicholz shared her research on vegetable oils at this year's Emerging Science of Carbohydrate Restriction and Nutritional Ketosis conference. You can watch her full presentation here:
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What a conversation between
@DrSarahHallberg
and
@PeterAttiaMD
—everything from reversing
#type2diabetes
to Sarah’s cancer journey. Not to be missed, it is vulnerable, devastatingly honest, and packed with wisdom and empathy. Sarah you are an inspiration!
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Tide turning?
@JAMA_current
taking notice of low-carb nutrition for treating type 2 diabetes and other conditions. “It could be game changing for the field of chronic disease.”
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We are thrilled to announce that our 2-year clinical trial results were published today, and more committed than ever to help our patients achieve sustained
#type2diabetes
reversal!
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Want to learn more about the research behind low carb? Virta's Dr. Sarah Hallberg compiled the latest findings here:
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Looking for guidance on reversing Type 2 diabetes? Virta Health’s Medical Director,
@DrSarahHallberg
shares how it can be done in this TEDx talk that has over 5 million views.
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We can’t thank you enough
@DrSarahHallberg
for the inspiration you provide to our patients and team daily. The courage, grace and strength you have shown is remarkable beyond words. There is truly no one like you. We are here with you every step of the way!
So, I have been a patient advocate for years. Some things I believe as a physician and as a human: 1. People are inherently worthy, 2. We need to stop blaming people for their disease (far too often still occurs with obesity and T2D) 3. Medicine does not have all the answers
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A triple threat to nutrition dogma. Curious, what else are people reading?
@garytaubes
@bigfatsurprise
@drjamesdinic
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How long is it safe to fast for? Dr. Phinney and Dr. Volek say only one day because "net protein breakdown begins within the first day of fasting and reaches its maximum rate within 2-3 days." Read their deep dive into the research behind fasting.
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People often confuse the Ketogenic & Paleo diets and assume they are the same. Drs. Phinney and Volek are here to clear up the confusion; there are important differences between the two that everyone should know.
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Excited to announce Virta's newest peer-reviewed prediabetes research, which highlights the sustained success of our reversal treatment on a variety of metabolic conditions w/ best-in-class outcomes in weight loss, T2D progression, retention, and more.
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Check out our new 3-part video series with Dr. Stephen Phinney! Dr. Phinney explains the science and research behind nutritional ketosis as well as the 5 common mistakes people make on ketogenic/low carb diets—and how to fix them.
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We are thrilled to announce that we are partnering with
@DeptVetAffairs
to offer the Virta Treatment to reverse
#type2diabetes
in eligible Veterans. This pilot program will be offered to 400 Veterans across the US! Read the official announcement here:
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Did you know, 94% of type 2 diabetes patients in Virta's clinical trial eliminated or reduce insulin usage after one year?
With Virta's treatment, removing insulin & other diabetes medications from your daily routine is possible. Learn more at
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"Obesity is a disease, not something created by lack of character." Listen to
@DrSarahHallberg
's life-changing Ted Talk about how reversing
#diabetes
starts with ignoring the guidelines:
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Type 2 diabetes is no longer a disease that has to be treated as chronic & progressive. There are 3 methods that research suggests can be effective at reversing T2D. Join Virta’s
@DrSarahHallberg
as she reviews the evidence:
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Faced with starting insulin injections for T2D, Verna didn’t know what to do. After overhearing a couple of colleagues discussing their results on the Virta Treatment, she decided to give it a try. 73 lbs lost, 0 meds & A1c of 5.5% in 16 months!
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Virta is thrilled to announce that as of today our fees are 100% performance-based and tied to
#diabetesreversal
metrics for our employer and health plan partners. This is a huge step forward in bringing the Virta Treatment to as many people as possible
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Thank you
@FastCompany
for naming
@virtahealth
to the World's Most Innovative Companies list in health for 2019. We are honored! This is fantastic recognition for type 2
#diabetesreversal
and the transformational impact it provides.
#FCMostInnovative
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Virta is thrilled to announce that we've raised an additional $93M to bring T2D reversal to millions. People deserve the opportunity to live T2D-free. The epidemic is out of control and we are doing everything we can to put an end to this madness.
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The term 'Diabetes Reversal' is relatively new—until last year the ADA described type 2 diabetes as 'chronic and irreversible.' Learn about our definition of the term and the research that supports it.
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Reduced COVID-19 severity (hospitalization, ventilation & death) linked to weight loss in patients w/ T2D. Virta study at
#ADA2021
shows that improved metabolic health may be one of our best defenses against severe COVID outcomes.
Full results here:
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In case you missed it, it was a big day yesterday as we announced the publication of our 1-year clinical trial results. Our official press release explains in more detail.
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Having trouble getting your ketones up, dealing with side effects, figuring out your protein intake, and/or finding the right fats? Anna Barnwell, MPH, MSW explains the top five keto mistakes—and how to fix them, featuring a video by Dr Steve Phinney.
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An interesting study demonstrating the benefits of carbohydrate restriction as an intervention for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Full study available here:
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So proud of our patient, Kenneth, who bravely shared his story on
@FoxCarolina
of how he got off 14 medications (including insulin), reversed his T2D & lost 40 lbs, all during the craziness of 2020.
Thanks to
@byAmberWorthy
for the fantastic reporting.
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Dr. Steve Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek explain everything you wanted to know about ketones and ketosis. Check out their new ketone primer to get up to speed on the basics!
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In 2015, Marcie was afraid of a future that held the possibility of blindness, nerve damage and amputation due to type 2 diabetes. Since starting Virta in 2017, her A1c is now 4.8, she's lost 100 lbs & has the energy of a teenager! Read her story here:
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Lowering blood sugar, losing 71 pounds, regaining energy and improving sleep—these alone create an amazing story. Even better? Willie saved $7200 per year in out-of-pocket expenses by eliminating all insulin as he reversed type 2 diabetes.
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New research alert: Virta patients improve depressive symptoms, many seeing notable change in the first 10 wks. At 2 yrs, nearly one-third no longer met clinical cut-off for depression.
Big news given the intricate connection between T2D + mental health.
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By the time Nina started the Virta Treatment in 2016, she had been on insulin for her Type 2 diabetes for 20 years. She ditched the insulin completely after 8 months, lost 70 lbs in the first year & no longer has neuropathy. Read her story of hope, here:
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Think rice is a healthy part of a diabetic diet? Even if the carbs you eat are whole grains, the blood sugar impact is similar to other carbs. Fiber will slow the absorption of carbs slightly, but not enough to make a big difference. Learn more here:
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Sluggish, with bad side effects from Metformin and only in his 30’s, Jerry knew he needed a change. After 7 months on Virta, he has dramatically transformed his health and is now free of Type 2 diabetes! Read his story on the blog, now:
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Ron never imagined a life free of meds for T2D. Now that he has reversed it, he says “I feel like it’s finally come full circle–my military service focused on saving the lives of our brave soldiers, and I am pretty sure the VA just saved mine.”
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Dr. Sarah Hallberg shared how type 2 diabetes can be reversed at this year's Emerging Science of Carbohydrate Restriction and Nutritional Ketosis conference. You can watch her full presentation here:
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Virta is honored to be named to the
@CNBC
#Disruptor50
list for helping our patients reverse type 2 diabetes.
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Our clinical trial demonstrated that we can not only reverse type 2 diabetes, but improve other health outcomes as well. Reductions in triglycerides and inflammation are pronounced, and valuable.
@amymckenzie_phd
explains.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) impacts over 90 million people in the US to the tune of $316 billion/yr. In the 1st yr on the Virta Treatment, trial participants improved 22/26 markers of CVD. How many markers did the standard care group improve? Read here:
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“Your quality of life is everything, and I feel like I’m gaining mine back.” After losing 60 lbs, improving blood sugars, eliminating foot and knee pain, and reducing insulin dependence, Russel describes how he’s recapturing his life before
#type2diabetes
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A 5 point drop in A1c and 15% weight loss in just a few months definitely deserves a happy dance! Congrats to Virta patient and
@FoxwoodsCT
employee Patrick on all your success.
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This Ted Talk by
@DrSarahHallberg
has changed countless lives. Hear her explanation of what causes diabetes—and how we can use food as medicine:
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Here is our
#lowcarb
guide to understanding nutrition labels. “While there are many things to be aware of when reading labels, total carbohydrate content is the most important”
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With 52% of the US adult population suffering from Type 2 diabetes (T2D) & pre-diabetes, it's time to start talking about how T2D can be reversed & not treat it as a chronic & progressive disease. Not sure what reversal means? Head here to learn more:
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Virta is thrilled to announce $45M in Series B funding to help accelerate our growth. Sincere thanks to our investors, enterprise partners, and patients who continue to support our mission of reversing
#type2diabetes
in 100M people by 2025!
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To be clear, children are seeing a dramatic increase in metabolic disease, & the solution is medications? If this is the case, our systems have failed.
Let’s do better at:
1) preventing this in the first place &
2) investing in better solutions.
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Have you seen
@DrSarahHallberg
's Ted Talk? Over 3 million people have watched it and learned how the food we eat affects our bodies and our health. Check it out here!
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"I used to struggle walking just 600 feet, but the other day, I walked a whole mile without looking back."
With Virta, Tim lowered his A1c from 7.1% to 4.4%, eliminated his insulin RX, & lost 45 lbs, giving him the ability to walk comfortably again.
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Imagine. 5 years on insulin, including a pump because of
#type2diabetes
. After 1 week on Virta, off the pump, and after two weeks, off of all insulin. What an amazing story for Virta patient Larry.
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The future of type 2 diabetes treatment? Reversal. Amy McKenzie, Ph. D explains her recently published research supporting Virta's approach to reversing, not just managing, type 2 diabetes.
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Since joining Virta last year, Greg has lost 100 lbs, dropped his A1c to 5.2 and has stopped taking metformin. Read how he reversed his Type 2 Diabetes and took his life back, on the blog now:
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Carbohydrate restriction, individualized for each person’s needs. It's what we are doing every day at Virta to remove the need for meds like insulin and help people live diabetes free. Thanks to
@type2CEO
of
@AmDiabetesAssn
for sharing your example!
BAM! Inspiring story of how the new ADA CEO Tracey Brown recognized the impact of carbohydrates and avoids them. In the interview she reports she has gotten off insulin and is nearly off of all medications and encourages others that they can do it too.
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Joni was told that, with her history of thyroid disease, PCOS, & gestational diabetes, she had an 80% chance of developing type 2 diabetes. She has been on Virta for over a year & has lost nearly 50 lbs & her A1c is 5.3%! Read her story here:
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From outcomes to care delivery and more, new Chief Medical Officer Dr. Robert Ratner explains why, after spending 4 decades in diabetes care, he is excited to join the Virta team
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"The biggest change in my life has been how great I feel getting off the insulin needle and other diabetic meds. I don’t have to be a test subject for all those new meds coming on the market!" Read Geary's story here:
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If you are wanting to explore the science of nutritional ketosis but you’re not sure where to start, this video from Virta’s Dr. Steve Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek should be your first stop:
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How to reverse
#T2Diabetes
with nutritional ketosis? Virta co-founders Drs. Steve Phinney and Jeff Volek explain.
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Though paleo and ketogenic diets have much in common, a major metabolic difference is in the use of “nutritional ketosis.” Keto promotes it, whereas paleo seems designed to prevent it. Dr. Steve Phinney analyzes the differences in this nutrition deep-dive.
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#Keto
is growing in popularity but what does the science say?
@DrSarahHallberg
shares the latest research:
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Have you always wondered what happens to cholesterol levels on a low carb diet? The team at Virta has put together an evidence based review of what to expect and why it matters for your health, available on the blog now!
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"On Virta, I see results. I see a future." Jake has been on the Virta Treatment for 6 weeks & his insulin usage has gone from 136 units/day to 24 units/day, he's lost 37 pounds & he feels better than he has in years. His powerful story is on the blog now:
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We often hear that nutritional interventions aren’t sustainable. This just isn't true—it just takes the right care model. 3 in 4 patients remain w/ Virta at 2 years in our prediabetes study. The right support not only helps prevent and reverse disease, it makes results last.
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How much money could each state save with diabetes reversal? If 47.7% of patients in America can reverse their diabetes while approaching 0$ for diabetes related costs, that would result in an average of $2.2 billion in state-specific savings per year.
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Andy lost his brother and uncle to complications from type 2 diabetes. He started the Virta Treatment in 2015 and has reversed his diabetes, cut his medications and improved his quality of life. Read his story here:
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Did you know there are over 50 names for sugar? Sugar is lurking in close to 70% of packaged foods in the US under the names of ‘maltodextrin’, ‘sucanat’, and ‘ethyl maltol’. Learn what ingredients to look for and what to do when you find them, here:
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Diabetes management treats symptoms by indirectly reducing blood sugar, but diabetes reversal strategies focus on fixing the underlying problems: insulin resistance and carb intolerance. Learn more in our guide to
#type2diabetes
and the treatment options.
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Dr. Sarah Hallberg was the leader of Virta's landmark clinical trial on diabetes reversal & a pioneer in nutrition and metabolic health, helping people worldwide to improve their health & their lives.
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Larry required high doses of insulin and had been wearing an insulin pump for 5 years before starting the Virta Treatment. After just 1 week, he got rid of the pump and said hello to his new life!
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Learn from
@DrSarahHallberg
why the advice to "eat less and exercise more" is wrong—and downright insulting.
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Protein: how much do you really need? The Virta team investigates:
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In almost every human study of overweight patients lasting 3+ months comparing a ketogenic diet to a low fat diet in an outpatient (aka ‘real world’) setting, the weight loss with the low carb diet is somewhat or significantly greater. Read more here:
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"I don’t think I really understood type 2 diabetes before. Now I know, gosh, I can control the blood sugar spiking by my food choices, not medicine." Read more on Jane Ann's success with the Virta treatment here:
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Fascinating piece from
@nsbarsky
on the lack of support for low-carb nutrition in the diabetes community & ADA, despite evidence highlighting its effectiveness. Without a massive overhaul of existing recommendations Americans are doomed to getting sicker.
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At two years, Virta trial patients were able to discontinue 67% of diabetes-specific prescriptions. Learn more about our newest, peer-reviewed clinical trial results and what our cofounder and CEO Sami Inkinen thinks about them
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Even in populations hard hit by
#type2diabetes
, reversal is possible. Our patients at Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation are seeing unprecedented health and economic outcomes. Thank you MPTN for partnering to make this happen!
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Congrats our ever-inspiring colleague
@DrSarahHallberg
on receiving Indiana's Sagamore of the Wabash award. In her career, Dr. Hallberg has not only championed countless patients through T2D reversal, she's changed the entire narrative of metabolic disease.
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Can supervised
#ketosis
improve metabolic health? Virta Health's 1-year clinical results demonstrate a substantial improvement in markers from triglycerides and HDL to C-Reactive Protein, an indicator of
#inflammation
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Most symptoms that are attributed to adrenal fatigue while on a low carb diet can be cured by supplementation of one simple nutrient... Drs. Phinney and Volek explain on the blog:
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We published our 1 yr clinical trial results in 2018, showing that Type 2 diabetes could be reversed safely & sustainably. You can read how 94% of insulin users reduced/eliminated insulin usage and 60% of patients reversed their T2D by heading to the blog:
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#Ketogenic
and
#plant
-based diets aren't incompatible. Check out our practical tips for
#vegetarians
and
#vegans
to learn how to decrease carbs without increasing the amount of animal products:
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"It’s not a gimmick; it’s a way of life. It’s natural, no drugs or weight loss surgery. It’s about learning how to truly eat healthily and be healthy." Read Jami's story:
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Lisa struggled with Type 2 diabetes for 6 years. Her arthritis was getting worse & she was needing more & more medication. Until she found Virta. After just 8 weeks, she dropped 22 lbs, lowered her blood sugar & sleeps better at night.
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Virta is now officially in network w/
@blueshieldofca
, signaling a major expansion of our partnership with the state’s largest insurer.
By making it even easier for members to join Virta, BSCA is taking a big step towards reversing this epidemic in CA.
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Learn the truth about carbs, blood sugar and reversing
#type2diabetes
. Virta Medical Director
@DrSarahHallberg
guides us through the essentials of diabetes reversal in this 7 part video series.
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Rates of obesity continue to worsen every year. We couldn’t agree more with Dr. Ludwig and Dr. Rogoff’s argument for the need for evidence based nutrition policy. Insulin now costs up to $900 a month, but type 2 diabetes is reversible.
#demandreversal
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