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Philip D. Hall has lived with Type 1 diabetes for more than 34 years. His journey has included moments of profound challenge, including a severe hypoglycemic event years before CGMs existed, as well as periods of growth, renewal, and long-term balance. He now shares what he has learned to help others navigate this condition with greater confidence and less fear.
As a nationally recognized patient advocate, Philip's insights have been featured on ABC Radio Australia, where he discussed diabetes burnout alongside Professor David Simmons, Chief Medical Officer for Diabetes Australia. With a professional background in cyber security and a lifelong passion for technology, he approaches diabetes with a practical, problem-solving mindset. An early adopter of continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pumps, and DIY looping systems, he currently uses the Omnipod 5 AID system from Insulet.
His deep engagement with diabetes technology has evolved into national advocacy work for equitable access to Automated Insulin Delivery across Australia. He has engaged with the Minister for Health and senior policymakers in Canberra, sharing his lived experience to advocate for better access to life-saving technology. He collaborates with global diabetes technology companies, including Insulet, as an independent patient advocate, ensuring that real-world patient needs are heard and addressed.
Through his writing and advocacy, Philip works to make life with diabetes less isolating and far more manageable. His books, including the bestselling *Beyond Burnout: The Type 1 Diabetes Guide* and *Diabetes Decoded*, form the Smart Diabetes Living series. These books combine lived experience with practical tools, balanced thinking, and emotional honesty, helping readers worldwide feel informed, supported, and in control.
"After three decades of living with diabetes, I have learnt that real control is not about perfection. It is about understanding your body, your emotions, and the tools that make life easier every single day."
Philip founded Smart Diabetes Living to create a global community where people with Type 1 diabetes, parents, carers, and healthcare providers can find real support and real solutions. Follow @smartdiabetesliving on Instagram and TikTok.
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