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As I understand it, the story here is DM2 has recently been shown to be "put in remission"[1] by lifestyle changes and Virta Health pairs type 2 diabetics with doctors and a system to help patients make those changes. Primarily that involves a low-carbohydrate diet from what I read about the startup online. In my opinion, Virta can help people who (1) can afford it, and (2) are motivated to implement the changes long-term. This system could scale, for sure-- there are enough people with DM2 and enough of them will be motivated and affluent. Reaching the non-affluent would be harder, but not impossible with say, charity care or medicaid reimbursement. In my mind, seeing all the sequelae of diabetes in my patients, even moving the needle a little bit can do a great good. [1] https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6...