1199ers success stories: Sharese Welch joined Virta

Sharese has been busy since she was featured in the Fall 2023 For Your Benefit magazine. She changed jobs, becoming a Secretary II at the NYU Orthopedic Center, where she has a greater opportunity to interact with her patients. And that’s not all. After seeing a Benefit Funds email about the Virta program for members living with type 2 diabetes, she decided to give it a try. She’s glad she did. “The toolbox Virta provides made a big difference for me,” she said. They sent her a food scale and glucose and ketone meters. “There is a lot of science behind the program, and the Virta coaches give you the support you need.” Sharese lost 10 pounds in six months and is looking forward to her next A1C screening. “Virta is a great benefit,” she said. “I encourage anyone with diabetes to give it a try!”