, /PRNewswire/ -- , a national organization that develops programs and benefits for retired NFL players, today announced a new partnership with , the leader in transforming health and vitality by reversing obesity and type 2 diabetes. Virta is PFRPA's first partner in the weight loss and diabetes space. The Virta care team—including health coaches, nurse practitioners and doctors—starts by considering each person's health goals, dietary preferences and lifestyle to create an individualized nutrition plan.
To help members make and sustain these changes, Virta provides on-demand support and education through its easy-to-use app. Through Virta, tens of thousands of members have achieved sustained weight loss, improvements in blood sugar and type 2 diabetes reversal, while reducing or even eliminating medications like insulin and GLP-1s. "Many retired NFL players struggle with obesity or being overweight, and many don't have the resources or tools to improve their health," said , President at Virta.
"We are excited to partner with PFRPA to introduce Virta to its members and help them to take back control of their health through better nutrition." Through the partnership, PFRPA and Virta will host educational webinars for PFRPA members focused on Virta's nutrition-first approach to weight loss and diabetes reversal. Virta will also offer free one-year memberships to the first five PFRPA members who enroll in Virta's solution for weight loss, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.
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