As a diabetic, the cold shouldn't be a barrier. On this ski trip to Svalbard, it wasn't, but it required careful planning. With meticulous preparation, I was able to ensure that the insulin didn't freeze and that the measurements worked accurately, even under extreme conditions. Here are a few glimpses from the trip, showing how the challenges were tackled in the harsh Arctic environment.
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8-day ski expedition to Svalbard, braving temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius with my…
An overview of the Svalbard ski expedition will be provided and regularly updated.
8-day ski expedition to Svalbard, braving temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius with my…
8-day ski expedition to Svalbard, braving temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius with my…
8-day ski expedition to Svalbard, braving temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius with my…
8-day ski expedition to Svalbard, braving temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius with my…
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