We cannot enroll individuals under the age of 18 or those with Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes taking insulin, or individuals with chronic kidney disease on dialysis.

The national program will include access to the online content, weekly webinars, health education videos, and program support. It will not include a prescription for the continuous glucose monitor (CGM). We at the Program are not authorized to place prescriptions outside of our state of licensure. We do encourage you to request a prescription for the CGM from your physician.

California residents will be provided with a prescription for the CGM if they wish, in addition to all other program services.

You don’t need to be a Sutter patient to participate.

Set aside about 2 - 3 hours each week so you can: 

• Review online content. You will have access to the online content for 9 weeks from your program start date.
• Participate in eight weekly live Webinars with the clinical team (held on weekdays at noon).

Do not worry if you miss weeks along the way. All our content is available online so you can jump ahead or catch up as you please.

The Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 or 3 plus (depending on availability) is the default sensor for most participants. However, we will prescribe the Dexcom G7 for those with SutterSelect insurance, since it’s the covered sensor and therefore less expensive. You must reside in California to receive a prescription for the CGM from the program.

No. This program will place a prescription for the CGM for all participants that wish to have one, at the pharmacy of their choice. Participants will coordinate payment and pick-up or delivery with the pharmacy of their choice.

Pricing depends on whether your health plan will cover the cost of your device without requiring that you meet any medical criteria. More information provided during program registration.

If you choose to use CGMs during the program, we suggest you use them for around half of your 8-week experience. One month's worth of sensors is all you need.

Yes, you may participate if you already have a CGM, but keep in mind we only provide guidance for Freestyle Libre 3 and Dexcom G7 sensors.

We don't have a program app. If you choose to do this program with a CGM, we’ll encourage you to use the continuous glucose monitor’s app(s). 

If you choose to do this program with a CGM, only you will. Your data will not be shared with your employer or Sutter Health. CGM data is collected and stored by the device vendor’s platform; as such, it is subject to the vendor’s privacy policy and terms of use. Learn about their policy.

No. This program gives you access to weekly live webinars, online content, and a live person (your program coordinator) who can answer your questions about the program; and the CGM, the app, and the technology. We cannot offer personal coaching, data interpretation, diagnosis, or medical advice.

This program is not a replacement for routine checkups with your PCP. Please do maintain scheduled visits.

Lab work isn’t a requirement, but can be useful. If you’d like to get baseline or post-program labs done, talk to your health care provider about ordering tests like a fasting lipid (aka cholesterol) panel, an A1C, fasting glucose, and any other labs that might be relevant to you (such as liver tests if you have fatty liver, and so on). We will not be ordering lab tests as part of this program and cannot offer individual advice about your lab results.

This program is for you if you are eager to find ways to optimize your blood sugar levels and other health metrics or just curious to see the real-time effects of your lifestyle on your health. We also help navigate you to other programs and services to support more intensive management of your overall health as needed. 

You must be 18 years or older and reside in California to receive a continuous glucose monitor prescription from the program.

Want to improve energy and manage your weight? This program has helped many of our participants increase energy, curb cravings, and lose weight by optimizing blood sugar and following our lifestyle recommendations.

Want to reduce the risk of lifestyle diseases? This program can reduce the risk of insulin resistant conditions like Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, fatty liver, and other chronic health conditions. Many participants with prediabetes have achieved normal glucose levels.

Want to live better with Type 2 diabetes? This program can help slow down the progression of Type 2 diabetes and in many cases we've had participants lower their overall glucose into the prediabetes or completely normal glucose range.

Want insight on issues unique to women? This program can help you learn about how hormones affect your metabolic health and show you how to change your lifestyle to reduce symptoms of hormonal imbalance.

View a webinar featuring Dr. Ron Sinha, in which he explains how to develop better metabolic health by optimizing blood sugar levels. Webinar: Balance Your Blood Sugar for Increased Energy and Better Health.