Effectiveness and Safety of Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Intensive treatment effective in weight loss and reduction of bio makers.

Published February 7, 2018

Conclusion

The results demonstrate that a novel metabolic and continuous remote care model can support adults with type 2 diabetes to safely improve HbA1c , weight control, and other biomarkers while reducing diabetes medication use. 

Peer Review Information

Hallberg SJ, McKenzie AL, Williams P, et al. Effectiveness and Safety of a Novel Care Model for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes at One Year: An Open Label, Non-Randomized, Controlled Study. Diabetes Therapy. 2018; 9(2): 583-612. doi: 10.1007/s13300-018-0373-9

After one year of treatment, patients who chose Virta improved glycemic control and markers of other chronic conditions. Tight glycemic control (HbA1c <6.5%) was achieved in the majority of participants with less medications, while losing weight, and without severe hypoglycemic events requiring assistance. Triglycerides, HDL-C, blood pressure, the need for diuretic medications, liver enzymes, and hsCRP also improved.

Direct Link to the peer review

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