A simple postcard led to better sleep, improved health, and a new lease on life.
In August, David Spencer was running on empty, averaging just four hours of sleep a night.
“I was exhausted and irritable,” he says.
Something had to change.
“I began considering retirement,” recalls David, Director of Materials Digital Technology. “I thought my lack of sleep was caused by work stress.”
But a benefits postcard from GE Appliances revealed an unexpected solution.
A Surprising Opportunity
Around the same time, David received a postcard about Virta, a program available to employees on the GE Appliances health plan. Though unfamiliar with Virta, David learned it helps people with prediabetes, diabetes, and a BMI over 27.
David met the qualifications and was quickly approved. “It was a simple process,” he says.
As a lifelong learner, David dove in headfirst. He attended a conference about the keto diet and started the program on September 15, 2024.
Sleep Restored
Within just a week, David noticed a dramatic change—he was finally sleeping through the night.
The Real Culprit: Carbs and Sugar
“I had tried everything, even a CPAP machine, but it turns out my problem wasn’t stress or weight,” says David. “It was the carbs and sugars in my diet.”
Now, David averages seven and a half hours of sleep per night. “I have so much more energy and mental clarity,” he says.
Bonus Benefits: Weight Loss and Fewer Medications
Before starting Virta, David was taking four medications. Now, he’s down to just one, having eliminated his blood pressure medicine. By December 9, 2024 he had also lost 24 pounds.
Motivated by Progress
Virta’s app made it easy for David to track his progress. “I’m a data junkie,” he says. “Between the Virta-provided ketone meter and body weight scale, I could watch my progress in real time. It was very motivating!”
Life Transformed
“When I started, my goal was just better sleep,” says David. “Now, I’ve gone from considering retirement as my only option for survival to focusing on really living and enjoying my life.”
Exhausted? Ready for a change?
Explore Virta today!
https://www.virtahealth.com/join/gea
Virta: A Healthier Path to Weight Loss and Blood Sugar Control
Virta helps you safely lose weight and lower blood sugar without side effects. Fully covered by GE Appliances, Virta is available to benefits-enrolled employees and adult family members with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or a BMI of 27 or greater.
Take the first step toward your health journey at GEAppliancesWellWithin.com to explore Virta and 14+ benefits to enhance your wellbeing, plus inspiring employee stories.