About this session
Understanding Blood Sugar & Insulin is a 60-minute to half-day health education session for anyone who wants to understand how blood sugar and insulin work day to day. It runs live online or in person.
Participants learn what insulin does, how meals, movement, sleep and stress interact, and which habits support healthier glucose regulation.
This is general education. Anyone living with diabetes should follow advice from their own healthcare team.
Participants leave with a clear picture of blood sugar and practical everyday habits.
What your people take away
- Understand what insulin does
- See how meals, movement, sleep and stress interact
- Recognize signs that blood sugar needs checking
- Build habits that support healthier glucose regulation
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30 minutes
30 Minutes — Key Points: Understand what insulin doesA focused 30-minute session on the essentials of Understand what insulin does: follow glucose through the day and understand insulin sensitivity.
- Follow glucose through the day
- Understand insulin sensitivity
Covers Understand what insulin does, in brief.
60 minutes
How blood sugar worksParticipants learn what insulin does and how meals, movement, sleep and stress affect blood sugar during the day. They see how the pieces fit together.
- Understand what insulin does
- See how meals, movement, sleep and stress interact
- Live Q&A
Covers 1 of 4 parts: Understand what insulin does.
90 minutes
When to check blood sugarAdds common signs that blood sugar should be checked and how it is measured. Participants know what to ask a doctor.
- Understand what insulin does
- See how meals, movement, sleep and stress interact
- Know when blood sugar needs checking
- Live Q&A
Covers 2 of 4 parts: Understand what insulin does and See how meals, movement, sleep and stress interact.
3 hours
Covers 3 of 4 parts: Understand what insulin does, See how meals, movement, sleep and stress interact and Know when blood sugar needs checking.
Full day
Habits for healthier glucoseAdds practical habits that support healthier glucose regulation and a personal plan. Participants leave ready to start.
- Understand what insulin does
- See how meals, movement, sleep and stress interact
- Know when blood sugar needs checking
- Build habits that support glucose regulation
- Live Q&A
Covers all 4 parts.
What’s covered
Understand what insulin does
Every length- Follow glucose through the dayParticipants learn how glucose from food enters the blood and how insulin helps the body use it.
- Understand insulin sensitivityParticipants learn what it means when the body responds less well to insulin.
See how meals, movement, sleep and stress interact
90 minutes and longer- Link meals and movementParticipants see how what's in a meal and activity after eating affect blood sugar.
- Consider sleep and stressParticipants learn how poor sleep and ongoing stress can raise blood sugar.
Know when blood sugar needs checking
3 hours and longer- Recognize possible signsParticipants learn signs like increased thirst, tiredness or frequent urination that are worth checking with a doctor.
- Understand how it's measuredParticipants learn the difference between a glucose reading and an HbA1c test.
Build habits that support glucose regulation
Full day only- Choose everyday habitsParticipants plan balanced meals, regular movement and good sleep that support blood sugar.
- Make a personal planEach person chooses a few changes and how to keep them going.
Tools and materials
- Blood sugar basics guide
- Glucose through the day diagram
- Signs to check card
- Everyday habits planner
- Personal plan
Who it’s for
- Anyone curious about blood sugar
- People with a family history of diabetes
- Employees supporting someone with diabetes
- Wellbeing and benefits teams
How booking works
- Book online. Create a free Workbliss profile, then pay with session credits, by card or by invoice.
- Pick a date. Choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or book now and set the date later.
- Choose your expert. Within 3 working days, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date.
- We deliver it. Your expert is briefed on your people and goals, then runs the session live online or at your site.
Questions about Understanding Blood Sugar & Insulin
How long is Understanding Blood Sugar & Insulin?
Understanding Blood Sugar & Insulin runs as 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 3 hours or full day. You choose the length when you book. A 30-minute session covers the essentials of Understand what insulin does: follow glucose through the day and understand insulin sensitivity. A 60-minute session covers Understand what insulin does in full, with a live Q&A. A 90-minute session adds See how meals, movement, sleep and stress interact. A 3-hour session adds Know when blood sugar needs checking. A full-day session adds Build habits that support glucose regulation.
Can Understanding Blood Sugar & Insulin be delivered online or in person?
Yes, both. It runs live online, so every office can join at the same time, or in person at your site, in any country.
How do we book Understanding Blood Sugar & Insulin?
Create a free Workbliss profile with your work email, then open Understanding Blood Sugar & Insulin to see the price for each length and book it. You can pay with session credits, by card or by invoice, and choose a date at least 14 days ahead, or set it later.
Who leads the session?
A vetted Workbliss expert, briefed on your people, culture and goals before the session. After you book, we send you profiles of the experts available for your date within 3 working days, so you can choose who leads it.
Can it be tailored to our company?
Yes. Every session is shaped around your goals, your people and the benefits you already offer, and delivered by experts in your people’s languages.