Calibrate is available to Principal members and their dependents for whom the following apply:
- At least 18 years of age
- Are enrolled in a Principal group health plan
- BMI that’s greater than 30 (or greater than 27 with other metabolic conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, obstructive sleep apnea or PCOS)
- Not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next two years
- Do not have an active substance abuse problem, diabetes, an active eating disorder (e.g., anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating), cancer, recent bariatric surgery (within the past 18 months), active gallbladder disease, a history of pancreatitis in the past six months, or a history of medullary thyroid cancer (MEN syndrome)
- Live in the United States
GLP-1 medication is a key component of Calibrate’s virtual weight loss program. Our doctors prescribe a variety of GLP-1s, including semaglutide, liraglutide, and dulaglutide. These GLP-1s are often referred to by their brand name, so you may have heard of these FDA-approved medications as Wegovy®, Ozempic®, or Saxenda®, to name a few.
GLP-1s mimic the effect of GLP-1 hormones naturally produced in the gut. These hormones send signals that affect metabolic function by regulating appetite and digestion to feel full faster and for longer, increasing your energy expenditure and maximizing nutrient absorption. These medications also work to regulate the body’s set point—the weight our bodies fight to maintain—and influence blood sugar response and insulin.
The medication cost varies and will depend on your current health plan. Please refer to your medical plan benefits for more information.
Prior to your Calibrate clinician visit, our Medical Team requires you to complete lab work to better inform your medical care.
The lab requirements are as follows:
Within 3 months prior to your clinician visit:
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Within 6 months prior to your clinician visit:
- Hemoglobin A1c
- Lipid Panel
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
In addition, we recommend a fasting insulin test and a C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test (also within 6 months prior to your clinician visit), but this isn’t required.
If Calibrate generates the lab order, the required labs as well as a fasting insulin test and a C-Reactive Protein (CRP) test will automatically be included in your lab request.
If you are a new member with labs from the last three months that meet all lab requirements, you should have uploaded these as part of your account setup.
To upload attachments and lab results to a Support Message, log into your Calibrate app:
- Tap the Support tab
- Select Message Support and fill out the required fields
- Select Send an Attachment
- You must first select Send and then you will be prompted to add an attachment (Note: For iPhone users, you can only attach an image from your camera roll. For Android users, you can attach any file or image type)
- Ensure all necessary information is represented in the images
- Once you add an attachment, your message will be sent
Yes a smartphone is required to participate in Calibrate. From accessing your curriculum content, to meeting with your clinician or coach, to tracking your goals, the Calibrate Mobile App will be your home base for engaging with Calibrate and getting the most out of your program.