The pump must be worn 24 hours a day. If you participate in contact sports where you need to disconnect the pump for more than an hour, you may need to take supplemental insulin injections. There are many articles about pump use in Diabetes Forecast, the magazine for people with diabetes published by the American Diabetes Association. Many hospitals have pump clubs. You could ask specific questions through the Children with Diabetes Message Board Pump Users Section.
Every insurance company is different.
You may want to ask your Diabetes Team if they know how to get your insurance company to approve the pump. If they can't help, you or your parents should contact your insurance company directly. Comments and Feedback . Privacy statement .