I was on MDI for years before going on the pump last year. I'd resisted a pump because I didn't want to be hooked up to something 24/7. Now I'm kicking myself for waiting so long. It provides greater flexibilty but does demand accurate carb-counting skills and input. I find I do test my BG more often than before as well (7 to 8 times a day). I'm getting my A1c back into the 6's and have many fewer low BG episodes. I usually carry my pump in my pocket. For sleep, I've sewn little pockets on the inside of my nightgown to hold it securely. I would encourage you to give it a shot…uh, no pun intended there!

I am an avid pump fan. I have two sons that have been pumping for about ten years now, since they were 8 and 2. It is a lot simpler to bolus instead of inject, and I loved not messing with the long acting insulin. My oldest son has loved the switch, his only complaint is when the tubing gets hooked on a knob on a drawer in the kitchen and get torn out. Not fun, but other than that there is a lot of freedom. I think in the end it is a personal decision about what is the most comfortable and gives you the best numbers.

You can definitely try out a pump. Most companies have a "virtual" pump on their websites and when you decide on which pump is right for you, you are generally given a saline trial without insulin in the pump to show you what being connected is like and get you used to programming the device. Good luck!

Lots of great input here about the pump. I have a couple of questions tho. I am T2 and have lots of ups and lows. Is the pump safe for me? Right now, I use novolin r sliding scale.

I got the pump about 6 months ago and I love it! :) My sugars are a lot better! There are only a few things I don't like. I have very sensitive skin and I am allergic to the adhesive therefor I have to use special wipes first, other than that sleeping with it can be annoying sometimes too but I still love using the pump! I always found if I was in public and had to inject with the pen people would stare, but now with my pump I find most people don't pay attention since it looks almost like a cell phone or an old mp3 player! Hope this helped a little! :P

Hi, you know, you can inject in the arm or thigh. Also pumps do take work and you need to know how to count carbs, etc. I would find out which pump your insurance covers and research it, then find out the cost for the infusion sets and all that go with it to see if your family will be able to afford it. Also, you can get straps to attach the pump to your bra as well as leg, arm, or a holder to wear it on your pants like a cell phone, and even a pack(sort of like a fanny pack, but smaller) to wear on your waist. So, don't worry about how to carry it, and you can unhook them to shower or swim, etc. Oh, you can put velcro on pj bottoms to keep it in when sleeping.

I know that medtronic offers classes that are free to go to and they will help you with carb counting and basic and move on up to using a pump. You can also try out a cgm(continuous glucose monitor) for free or a pump with them to see how you like it. My insurance covers this pump and I have done the classes as well as worn the devices before buying.

I hope this helps you some, good luck:) hugs

Thank god for the pump
If I was you one thing I would do is got to the pump school at Medtronic.com
Its free and gives you a ton of info and then you will know how the pump realy works ,from there you can ask your endo for a loner pump to try ???
Best wishes
Harlen

Just to add more you ony change the infusion and resevour on your pump every 3days still poke your fingers alot and wear the pump usually out side your clothing. meal planning is not as awkward as MDIs It takes as much work but makes life a lot easier

I my opinion the pump has many advanntages. I am fairly active and 66 years young.
I enjoy skiing working out when I don't ski and active most of the time. The pump has been my salvation a1c was good up until about 6 months ago. I got lazy and wasn't doing a good job of carb counting and got lazy about what I was eating. No I am back on track and loving my pump. What I am trying to say is the pump works but I work harder at watching my diet and have more freedom. I love my pump.