Outcomes Rocket

Reversing Diabetes with Technology: Sami Inkinen’s Journey from Tech Innovator to Healthcare Disruptor


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Can type 2 diabetes and obesity be reversed?

In this episode, Sami Inkinen, co-founder and CEO of Virta Health, discusses his personal journey from a pre-diabetic endurance athlete to leading a company focused on reversing type 2 diabetes and obesity through nutritional interventions. He shares how his own health scare led him to connect with Dr. Steven Phinney and learn about the reversibility of these conditions, inspiring him to co-found Virta Health. Sami explains how Virta Health utilizes telemedicine, personalized nutrition plans, and expert support to help patients achieve significant health improvements and reduce healthcare costs. He emphasizes the importance of individualized care and highlights the often-overlooked power of nutrition in addressing chronic diseases. Sami also envisions a future where the reversibility of chronic diseases through nutrition is widely recognized and where nutrition is covered by payers as a standard treatment option.

Tune in and learn from Sami Inkinen’s inspiring journey and the groundbreaking potential of nutritional interventions!

Resources:
  • Connect with and follow Sami Inkinen on LinkedIn.
  • Follow Virta Health on LinkedIn and YouTube, and explore their website!

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