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11 months

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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3 years

We are devastated to share the news of the passing of our friend and colleague Dr. Sarah Hallberg, and will miss her dearly.

Remembering Dr. Sarah Hallberg

Our team remembers and honors Dr. Sarah Hallberg, Virta Medical Director, beloved colleague, and leader in transforming care for those living with chronic conditions.

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7 years

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.

With Sustained Type 2 Diabetes Reversal, Management is Becoming a Thing of the Past

Sami Inkinen, Co-Founder and CEO of Virta Health, shares his thoughts on Virta's recently published one year clinical trial results and what it means for patients living with type 2 diabetes and...

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6 years

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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6 years

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:

Inflammation, Nutritional Ketosis, and Keto-Immune Modulation: New Insights Into How Virta Can...

Research shows nutritional ketosis reduces chronic inflammation, which helps explain its benefits for type 2 diabetes and its potential to improve other diseases.

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7 years

"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.

The Sad Saga of Saturated Fat

What is the relationship between dietary saturated fat and blood levels of saturated fat? The answer is now clear, but perhaps not what you think.

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6 years

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!

Videos From The Inaugural Conference: The Science of Carbohydrate Restriction and Nutritional...

We've made the videos from our first annual conference on the science of low carbohydrate nutrition free and available to the public here.

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@virtahealth

7 years

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.)

Improving Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors with the Virta Program

‍What does the Virta program do beyond type 2 diabetes reversal? Today’s publication continues to answer this question, showing strong CVD outcomes.

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4 years

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

Kenneth no longer fears low blood sugar after eliminating his diabetes medication

"I know that some of my coworkers were skeptical when this benefit was introduced, but I challenge them to give it just three months. They will be hooked."

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7 years

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.

A Comprehensive List of Low Carb Research

With my colleagues in the low carb and ketosis community, I've helped compile this comprehensive list of low carb research so that you can see the results for yourself.

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5 years

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.

Virta is saving me thousands by getting rid of expensive diabetes drugs

Virta is saving me thousands by getting rid of expensive diabetes drugs. By Bonnie, a Virta patient

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@virtahealth

2 years

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.

New Evidence for Long-term Type 2 Diabetes Reversal in Clinical Trial and Real World Settings

Virta's patients are redefining long-term success in diabetes care. Read the latest evidence from our clinical trial and partnership with the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs.

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@virtahealth

4 years

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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@virtahealth

7 years

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.”

Interest in the Ketogenic Diet Grows

This Medical News article discusses clinical use of a very-low-carb, high-fat diet for weight loss and type 2 diabetes treatment.

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6 years

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:

Nina Teicholz on Vegetable Oils and the US Dietary Guidelines

Nina Teicholz is a science journalist and the author of The Big Fat Surprise, a New York Times bestseller that challenges conventional wisdom on dietary fat and U.S. nutrition policy. Watch her...

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@virtahealth

5 years

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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3 years

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!

#162 - Sarah Hallberg, D.O., M.S.: Challenging the status quo of treating metabolic disease, and a...

"For a disease that everyone thought was chronic and progressive, to see people recover from it is quite astounding.” —Sarah Hallberg

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@virtahealth

6 years

Want to learn more about the research behind low carb? Virta's Dr. Sarah Hallberg compiled the latest findings here:

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7 years

A triple threat to nutrition dogma. Curious, what else are people reading? @garytaubes @bigfatsurprise @drjamesdinic

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@virtahealth

4 years

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!

Dr. Sarah

@DrSarahHallberg

4 years

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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5 years

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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7 years

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.

To Fast or Not to Fast: What Are the Risks of Fasting?

Fasting in various forms is getting a lot of media attention. Its advocates, with varying degrees of expertise and medical training, claim that it is an easy way to speed weight loss and get into...

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7 years

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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@virtahealth

4 years

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.

Using Virta’s Reversal Program To Help The 88 Million Americans With Prediabetes

97% of Virta patients either reverse prediabetes or avoid progression to type 2 diabetes in new peer-reviewed study

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7 years

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.

Dr. Stephen Phinney on Nutritional Ketosis and Ketogenic Diets: Video Series

Dr. Stephen Phinney put together a three-part video series on ketogenic diets and nutritional ketosis to explain the nutrition science behind ketosis, what the research shows regarding its safety and...

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@virtahealth

5 years

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:

Virta Health Partners with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to Help Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes

Virta Health's innovative partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides new hope for Veterans living with type 2 diabetes.

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3 years

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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6 years

"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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5 years

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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5 years

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:

Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Bariatric Surgery, Very Low Calorie Diets, and Carbohydrate Restri...

Dr. Sarah Hallberg examines the evidence for type 2 diabetes reversal using each of the three methods, including the advantages and limitations of each.

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6 years

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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6 years

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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8 years

We’ve launched today with a bold mission to reverse #type2diabetes in 100 million people.

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7 years

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.

Can Type 2 Diabetes be Reversed? | Virta Health

Yes, Type 2 Diabetes can be reversed. Find out how to reverse your diabetes in this detailed guide.

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5 years

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.

Virta Health Raises $93 Million to Combat the $400B Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic and Expand Diabetes...

Virta's latest fundraise is helping fuel the adoption of type 2 diabetes reversal. Read how this news is shaping a new future for chronic disease care.

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3 years

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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7 years

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.

Top 5 Nutritional Ketosis Mistakes—And How to Fix Them

Having trouble getting your ketones up, dealing with side effects, figuring out your protein intake, and/or finding the right fats? We’re here to help.

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7 years

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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7 years

An interesting study demonstrating the benefits of carbohydrate restriction as an intervention for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Full study available here:

Cutting back on carbs could help treat fatty liver disease

A new study reveals how reducing the intake of carbohydrates could help to reduce the buildup of liver fat in people who are obese.

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4 years

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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7 years

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!

Ketones and Nutritional Ketosis: Basic Terms and Concepts

Dr. Phinney and Dr. Volek explain key terms and concepts related to ketones to give you a solid foundation with which to distinguish fact from fallacy.

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7 years

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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5 years

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:

Virta’s science-based treatment gave me peace of mind as I reversed my diabetes

Marcie explains how Virta’s science-based treatment gave her peace of mind as she reversed type 2 diabetes

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5 years

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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7 years

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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6 years

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:

Getting off of insulin and saving money so I can retire happy and healthy

Getting off of the insulin has been a huge cost savings, and I know it will be an even bigger savings as I move on into my Medicare age.

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5 years

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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3 years

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.

Patients Receiving Virta’s Diabetes Reversal Treatment See Sustained Reduction in Depressive...

New research highlights rapid & sustained improvement in depressive symptoms, with nearly one-third fewer patients meeting the clinical cutoff for depression at two years.

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5 years

Virta is honored to be named to the @CNBC #Disruptor50 list for helping our patients reverse type 2 diabetes.

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3 months

Thanks @nsbarsky for continuing to call attention to America's out-of-control diabetes epidemic. Check out his @guardian piece, questioning why proven nutritional approaches for weight loss & diabetes reversal (like Virta) are being ignored by FDA & ADA:

The FDA chief is right: we are failing people with diabetes | Neil Barsky

The $400bn in diabetes-related annual expenditures is breaking the back of our healthcare system. But there is an alternative

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5 months

In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth , we're calling attention to the metabolic psychiatry advancements, where doctors & researchers are studying the impact of a low-carb approach on mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder & anorexia.

Patients say keto helps with their mental illness. Science is racing to understand why

It's not just for weight loss. Patients and doctors alike are having success using the diet for illnesses like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. And research is taking off.

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@virtahealth

6 years

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:

Dr. Sarah Hallberg on Type 2 Diabetes Reversal

Physician, exercise physiologist and metabolic health expert Dr. Sarah Hallberg gave an insightful presentation on type 2 diabetes reversal that can't be missed.

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7 years

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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5 years

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.

Doing my happy dance, since Virta dropped my A1c from 10.3% to 5.2%

Doing my happy dance, since Virta dropped my A1c from 10.3% to 5.2%, by Patrick, a Virta Patient

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7 years

“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

Russel went from unable to climb stairs to walking a mile with Virta

Hear how Russel gained energy and improved his health with Virta.The Virta Treatment is the first clinically-proven treatment to safely and sustainably rever...

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5 years

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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6 years

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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5 years

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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7 years

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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2 years

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.

Pediatricians Recommend Weight-Loss Drugs for Obese Children

The American Academy of Pediatrics urges early, intensive treatment and, in some cases, assessing whether some children might be candidates for bariatric surgery.

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3 years

"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.

Reversing type 2 diabetes for Tim means no more daily insulin injections!

Like thousands of other Virta patients, Tim was able eliminate medications on his way to reversing type 2 diabetes.

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7 years

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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7 years

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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7 years

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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7 years

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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5 years

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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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:

Virta has changed my life

I started Virta in December of 2017, and I haven’t looked back ever since. I have a completely new outlook on life and my body.

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5 years

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!

RD, Ph.D.

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5 years

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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Over 50% of the United States adult population has either #diabetes or prediabetes; it’s time to make a change. Here is #Virta ’s evidence-based guide to type 2 diabetes and the options for treatment and reversal.

Type 2 Diabetes | Virta Health

An evidence-based guide to type 2 diabetes and your treatment and reversal options.

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4 years

We are thrilled to announce that Virta has raised a $65M Series D round, led by the team @sequoia , to fuel growth and demand for our life-changing reversal treatment for type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases. Read more from Bloomberg's @jtozz

Startup Virta Health Valued at $1 Billion In Fundraise

Virta Health, a telehealth startup that aims to help people manage diabetes with frequent monitoring and dietary counseling, has raised $65 million from investors including Sequoia Capital Global...

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5 years

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

Why I am Joining Virta Health After 40 Years in Diabetes Care

Dr. Bob Ratner explains why, after 40 years in diabetes care, he is joining Virta Health as Chief Medical Officer

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6 years

"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:

How I Got Off of Insulin

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7 years

What's the difference between what you can eat on #paleo and what you can eat on #keto ? Which is a better choice for you? Dr. Stephen Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek explain the nutrition science behind both approaches.

Paleo vs. Keto: What's the Difference?

There are a lot of similarities between Paleo and ketogenic diets (KD), particularly when compared to the ‘Standard American’ low fat, high carb diet.

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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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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:

Dr. Stephen Phinney and Dr. Jeff Volek on the Basic Science of Ketosis and Keto-Adaptation

Watch this excellent talk by Dr. Phinney and Dr. Volek, two esteemed researchers, on the science of ketosis and keto-adaptation.

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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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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!

Blood Lipid Changes With A Well-Formulated Ketogenic Diet In Context

Virta experts break down the mysteries of cholesterol and look at the science of carbohydrate restriction and the impact on blood lipids

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#Keto is growing in popularity but what does the science say? @DrSarahHallberg shares the latest research:

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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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"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:

Defeating type 2 diabetes with help from Virta and the Veterans Administration

My life changed when I heard about Virta through an email from the VA, which said that Virta's diabetes reversal treatment was free for the first 400 eligible Veterans to enroll.

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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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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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Protein: how much do you really need? The Virta team investigates:

How Much Protein Do You Need In Nutritional Ketosis?

When embarking on a well-formulated ketogenic diet, there are changes in how the body uses its incoming macronutrients to maintain (if not improve) health and function. To achieve this requires...

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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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Learn from @DrSarahHallberg why the advice to "eat less and exercise more" is wrong—and downright insulting.

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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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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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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.

Low-carb diets work. Why does the American Diabetes Association push insulin instead? | Neil Barsky

The American Diabetes Association takes millions from companies that stand to profit from our reliance on drugs. Is that affecting their guidance?

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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!

Larry dumped his insulin pump after one week on Virta

Larry, before and after Virta

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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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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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"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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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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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:

Sodium, Nutritional Ketosis, and Adrenal Function

Most of the symptoms the internet community attributes to adrenal fatigue and inadequate dietary carbs can be cured by a modest daily supplement of sodium.

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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:

How to Eat Low Carb as a Vegan or Vegetarian

Ketogenic and plant-based diets are by no means incompatible. Here's our vegan and vegetarian recipe book full of delicious plant-based recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert.

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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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“Dr. Sarah Hallberg challenges the entrenched beliefs of modern medicine, urging readers to question the status quo for the sake of their health. This book is both a passionate plea & a testament to a life dedicated to healing.” - @PeterAttiaMD

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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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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.

Hallberg given Sagamore of the Wabash for work in diabetes research

The Sagamore of the Wabash is the "highest honor, which the Governor of Indiana bestows.

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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:

Exercise didn’t work to reverse my prediabetes, but Virta did

After being on Virta for three months, my A1c went down to 5.4, my triglycerides and cholesterol also went down, and I lost some weight.

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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.

My life has changed after just 8 weeks on Virta

‍In 2012 I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I didn’t really understand the diagnosis at the time; I didn’t have any symptoms, only elevated A1c and fasting blood sugars.

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