Hanna Boëthius, MSc has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 40 years, making “the patient” an integral part of her identity. As a patient leader, international speaker, and consultant, she is passionate about improving patient centricity in health care. She holds an MSc in Diabetes and has a background in nutrition and coaching, which has helped her inspire thousands of people with diabetes to live healthier lives.

In her role at 5P Health Care Solutions, Hanna advises health care stakeholders on patient empowerment. She is also active in advocacy projects, mentors startups, and serves on multiple committees and boards. Hanna thrives on tackling patient topics that go beyond the usual narratives and finding innovative, motivational ways to drive change. Her realization that no single stakeholder can transform health care alone was further reinforced when she collaborated with Verena on TangoForFive, evolving into a dynamic patient-provider duo working to reshape the health care landscape.

Hanna’s deep understanding of both clinical aspects and lifestyle choices impact disease management—combined with her ability to connect with diverse audiences—makes her a powerful advocate for meaningful change in health care.