Metabolic Wellness Program

People 18 and older across the country can enroll in the program, including those who are not Sutter patients. 

We cannot enroll people who are pregnant, have Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and take insulin, or have chronic kidney disease and are on dialysis.

The national and California programs include access to online content, weekly webinars, health education videos and program support.

The national program doesn’t include a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) prescription, as we cannot provide prescriptions outside of California. We recommend asking your doctor for a one-month CGM prescription or purchasing a one-month supply of an over-the-counter sensor instead.

Set aside about two to three hours each week so you can:

• Review the online content
• Join live webinars with the clinical team or watch the recordings

Don’t worry if you miss weeks along the way. You’ll have access to the content for nine weeks from the start date of your program, so you can jump ahead or catch up as you please.

No, this program won’t send you the CGM directly. We’ll place a prescription for the CGM at the pharmacy of your choice. Participants will coordinate payment and pick-up or delivery with their pharmacy.

Most participants use the Abbott FreeStyle Libre 3 or 3 Plus as their default sensor. However, if you are a Sutter employee with SutterSelect insurance, we’ll prescribe the Dexcom G7, as it’s covered and more affordable. Remember, you must be a California resident to receive a CGM prescription through the program. CGM pricing depends on whether your health plan will cover the cost of your device without requiring that you meet any medical criteria.

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

If you choose to do this program with a CGM, we recommend you wear one for around half of the time you’re enrolled in the program. Depending on your sensor brand, you’ll wear each sensor for 10–15 days. 

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

If you use a CGM in this program, only you can see your data results.

No, but your program coordinator can answer your questions about the program. We can’t offer personal coaching, data interpretation, diagnosis or medical advice.

Yes. This program doesn’t replace routine checkups with your primary care doctor.

We don’t order lab tests as part of this program and can’t offer individual advice about your lab results. While lab work isn’t a requirement, it can be useful. If you’d like to get baseline or post-program labs done, talk to your healthcare 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.