Virta is a medically supervised, research-backed treatment that reverses type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, meaning that patients can lower their blood sugar and A1c, all while reducing diabetes medications. Virta also offers a safe way to lose weight and keep it off.

Truist covers the full cost of the Virta program for all teammates and dependents with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or those with a BMI of 27 or greater. Virta is available to those who are enrolled in a Truist health plan through Aetna.

Start the application process to find out if you qualify.

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How Virta works

Virta uses nutritional ketosis to naturally lower blood sugar and turn the body into a fat-burning machine. There is no surgery, required exercise, or calorie counting on Virta. 

With Virta’s personalized treatment plan, each patient gets medical supervision from a physician-led care team, a one-on-one health coach, diabetes testing supplies, educational tools like videos and recipes, and a private online support community.

Virta provides around-the-clock monitoring and care—there are no waiting rooms and no lines. With an easy-to-use mobile and desktop app, Virta can be done from anywhere.

What you get:

  • Virtual medical care from a physician-led team 
  • Unlimited one-on-one health coaching
  • Supplies like a scale, meter, and testing strips, delivered right to your door
  • Practical resources like recipes, food lists, and meal plans
  • Access to a private online patient community

Eligibility

Virta is available to Truist teammates, spouses/domestic partners, and dependents between the ages of 18 and 79 who are enrolled in a Truist health plan through Aetna. Eligible participants need to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or have a BMI of 27 or greater. Teammates with some specific, serious medical conditions may not be eligible Virta. 

How weight loss medication is covered

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, GLP-1 medications for weight loss will continue to be covered under Truist’s medical options, but only for those enrolled in Virta’s Sustainable Weight Loss program. 

Virta Sustainable Weight Loss

  • Coverage for GLP-1 medications for weight loss prescribed outside of Virta won’t be covered under Truist’s medical options.
  • This applies only to weight loss prescriptions. GLP-1 medications for diabetes will be covered as before; Virta enrollment isn’t required.
  • If you were prescribed a GLP-1 medication before 2025, you’re now required to enroll in Virta.

How it works

Current prescriptions

  1. Before the end of the year, you’ll get an invitation to join Virta.
  2. You’ll get more information about the program and the process for refills.

New prescriptions

  1. After you get a new prescription, you’ll be notified that the medication is available only through Virta.
  2. You’ll be directed to register with Virta.
  3. You’ll meet with a Virta provider, who will guide you to the right weight loss path for you.

Visit Virta to learn more about the paths, get your questions answered, and check your eligibility.