Virta Health
About Virta Health
Virta Health is a digital health company dedicated to reversing type 2 diabetes and obesity through personalized nutrition programs and virtual medical care. Founded in 2014 by Sami Inkinen, Virta operates as an online specialty medical clinic that integrates nutritional biochemistry, data science, and continuous support from healthcare providers to help patients achieve sustainable weight loss and diabetes reversal.
The company serves over 12 million lives in the U.S. and partners with approximately 550 employers, health plans, and government entities. Virta's comprehensive care model includes diabetes reversal programs, sustainable weight loss support, and ongoing diabetes management, all centered on personalized nutrition with dietary carbohydrate restriction. Their approach is backed by extensive clinical research, demonstrating significant improvements in health markers and successful outcomes for patients. Virta's business model emphasizes performance-based guarantees, ensuring measurable savings and improved health outcomes for its clients.