She is very active and in college. We are wondering about the pump for her. I'm not sure where your daughter got her information. Wearing an insulin pump gives a person with diabetes a lot more flexibility in terms of what and when to eat. In addition, basal rates can be adjusted quickly when the need arises.
College life necessitates frequent schedule changes including eating and sleeping patterns.
An insulin pump affords the most flexibility in this regard. I would strongly suggest that she contact her diabetes team and discuss the realities of pump use, or she can also contact the insulin pump manufacturers for more detailed information. Remember that the decision needs to be hers, not yours, and that it will take a few weeks to get a pump properly adjusted should she decide to go with it. Also, congratulations to your daughter for doing such a great managing her diabetes. Comments and Feedback .