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Michael Randall

Founder, Mediband

Michael founded Mediband in 2004 and has led the company for over two decades, providing medical IDs to people worldwide living with chronic conditions, allergies, and disabilities. Mediband is NDIS-registered, designed in Australia, and supplies hospitals including Boston Children's, LA County, and the St Vincent's Hospital allergy clinic. Michael works directly with peak bodies, NDIS support coordinators, and pharmaceutical clinical trials.

Credentials: Founder & CEO, Mediband (2004–present)

Areas of expertise:

The Mediband Blog

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Medical Information & Health Records — Why a Medical Alert Bracelet Still Matters (2026)

Even with My Health Record, a medical alert bracelet bridges the digital-emergency gap. How records and bracelets work together — plus what to engrave.

1 Jun 2016 4 min read

Flying with Diabetes: 2025 Australian Travel Checklist & Medical ID Guide

Essential 2025 checklist for flying with diabetes — supplies, insulin, airport security tips and why a medical alert bracelet is critical for safe travel.

26 Dec 2014 5 min read

Living with Epilepsy: 2025 Australian Guide to Daily Management & Medical Alert IDs

Practical 2025 guide to living with epilepsy: medication routines, seizure triggers, sleep, caffeine, and why an epilepsy medical alert bracelet is essential.

13 Nov 2014 5 min read

Medical Alert Bracelets

Is there a medical issue in your family?

Knowing your family medical history protects everyone in it. How to map hereditary conditions, what to record, and why a medical ID matters.

12 Dec 2012 2 min read

Understanding Diabetes and Diabetes Wristbands — A 2026 Australian Guide

Type 1, Type 2, gestational, LADA — the diabetes spectrum is wider than most realise. Plain-English explanations + the right diabetes wristband for each type.

18 May 2016 4 min read

Holiday Travel First Aid Kit: 2025 Family Medical Preparation Checklist

Pack a family-ready holiday travel first aid kit. 2025 checklist for medications, travel medical IDs and emergency preparation across destinations.

5 Dec 2014 6 min read

Diabetic ID Bracelets: A 2025 Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

Newly diagnosed with diabetes? Essential 2025 guide to diabetic ID bracelets, hypo and hyper signs, daily management and why a medical alert can save your life.

24 Oct 2014 5 min read

Skin Cancer Prevention: 7 Australian Sun-Safety Habits

Skin cancer prevention Australia — 7 SunSmart habits, melanoma warning signs, kids sun-safety, plus medical-ID tips for sensitive-skin and treatment carriers.

5 Dec 2012 5 min read

Fevermates Flu-Free Tips — Keeping Kids Healthy Through Winter (2026)

Australian winters bring back-to-back flu, RSV and COVID. Tips for keeping kids well, when to call the doctor, and Fevermate thermometers.

9 May 2016 5 min read

Superfoods for Chronic Health Conditions: Top 7 Foods That Support Daily Wellness

Top 7 superfoods that support people living with diabetes, heart conditions, asthma and chronic illness. Real food guidance and why a medical ID still matters.

16 Nov 2014 6 min read

5 Foods That Actually Help Your Health (And What to Skip Instead)

Berries, eggs, minestrone, olives and spinach — why these 5 everyday foods protect your heart and support chronic condition care.

13 Sept 2013 6 min read

Healthy Eating Facts: 7 Australian Nutrition Rules That Work

Healthy eating facts Australian families can trust — evidence-based nutrition rules from RACGP, Heart Foundation, Dietitians Australia.

25 Nov 2012 5 min read

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