Numerous daily finger pokes and accurate record keeping are necessities. BGs can go high rapidly if infusion set problems occur, especially when pumping Humalog, which we do. Heather has had several infusion problems. One set came part way out, and one set apparently clogged shortly after the end of the third day. With Heather's 8 to 10 daily BG checks, we detected both problems and corrected them without incident, although Heather's numbers were high.
Kids get dirty, and some protection of the pump is required.
We solved a playground sand problem by wrapping the pump in a plastic bag before putting it in the carrying case. The Bottom Line. For those considering pumps for their children, we highly recommend it. It has taken some extra time and effort, but the results have been well worth it. From our perspective, the normal responsibility reasons healthcare providers give for not putting preteens on pumps reflect an overly conservative attitude.