Improving Glycemic Control Using a Virtual Weight Control Program Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes

Inclusion Criteria: * 18.0 - 74.9 years of age * Participant-reported diagnosis of type 2 diabetes * HbA1c 7.0%-11% (inclusive) * Overweight or obesity (BMI 25-50 kg/m2) * On stable regimen of medications that can affect weight or diabetes outcomes for at least 3 months (brief regimens of medications such as antibiotics, steroids, etc. are permitted) * Willingness to attend weekly WW Virtual Workshops and participate in WW Digital program * Access to a smartphone/tablet that can download the WW app * Willing and able to provide a valid email address for use in the study * Be able to communicate (oral and written) in English * Be under the care of a physician who will be responsible for managing the subject's diabetes and a participant who is willing to give release to provide their treating MD with information about the trial * Be able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in a weight control program within the past 3 months * Weight loss of ≥ 5 kg in the previous 6 months * Taking prescription or over-the-counter weight loss medications within last 3 months * History of weight loss surgery * History of major surgery within three months of enrollment * Type 1 diabetes * Renal insufficiency consisting of potassium over 5.5 mmol/L on a non-hemolyzed specimen, or a creatinine \> 2.5 mg/dL * Albumin \< 3 g/dL * Alanine Aminotransferase \> 3 times the upper limit of normal (normal range is 7-56 IU/L) * More than 1 severe hypoglycemic event (requiring e…