Diabetes Reversal and Management

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is here to help you with all your diabetes needs. All EHA members can get insulin at no cost.

Virta

Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes

A new keto-based prediabetes and type 2 diabetes reversal method from Virta is now available to EHA members with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes at no cost. Virta is a nutrition and wellness program to reverse prediabetes and type 2 diabetes using a ketogenic nutrition method.

You will use Virta-designed tools and equipment and personnel for clinical engagement. Virta’s proven results include:

  • 1.0% reduction in HbA1c
  • 5% weight loss 
  • 40% cost reduction in diabetes medications

There are certain situations that may disqualify you from using the Virta program. If any of the following apply to you, please sign up to work with a nurse diabetes educator and the diabetes management program (scroll down to the next section).

You may NOT be eligible for the Virta program due to one of the following reasons:

  • Type 1 diabetes diagnosis
  • Outside the ages of 18-79
  • Medicare is your primary insurance
  • Pregnant or nursing
  • History of stroke or heart failure
  • Currently undergoing dialysis 
  • Chronic liver failure
  • Metabolic abnormalities such as Cushing’s syndrome or Addison disease
  • Psychiatric disorders, such as, bipolar or schizophrenia
  • Taking certain medication, such as, Antiarrhythmics, Coumadin, Lithium

Getting started is easy! Simply fill out the form and a Virta representative will contact you to complete your enrollment.

 

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Note: The program is also available in Spanish. Members will work with Spanish speaking enrollment and care coordinators.


Virta provides type 2 diabetes management services to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska and is responsible for their services.