Hello everybody,
I'm new to this website and I found it as I was searching the web for answers.  I'm a Type I diabetic who is planning on doing a 2 month tour of Africa.  Part of this tour involves hiking up Mt. Kilimanjaro and I have a few concerns (most of which I have been able to alleviate by reading of others' experiences).  If anyone has experience or can help in answering any of the following questions, that would be really appreciated.  Thanks in advance to all.
1.  What is the best method to prevent insulin from freezing on the way up Kilimanjaro?  I've read "keep the insulin close to your body", but does that mean put the bottles in some sort of thermal protection (if so, please specify a good brand) and then put it in your pocket?
2.  I use an insulin pump (Medtronic).  Will the pump work at high altitudes and low (-30 Celcious) temperatures?  I've read pumps do work up at the summit, but I wanted to double check with anyone who has been to such conditions as I'm afraid the pump won't work or won't deliver insulin as the insulin has frozen.
3.  I've read meter readings can be off (both low and high).  No question here, just wondering if anyone has any tips. 
Thanks so much.  I'm sorry if I've placed these questions in the wrong spot on the website - if you would kindly re-direct me to a better place, that would be great.