Some parents report this is very useful for young children who may feel discomfort from the infusion set. This obviously requires a bit more advance planning, though. Note that the Disetronic Tender , MiniMed Silhouette and PureLine Comfort are all the same set, manufactured by the same company in Denmark. There is no difference in the appearance or functionality. More information on infusion sets can be found here .
Pumps do require attention and maintenance.
Many pumpers find the extra attention they pay to their pump is well worth the results they achieve however, and spend only a few minutes each day looking after their pump and infusion sets. Most pumpers do experience more flexibility in diet, compared to multiple daily injection therapy using a combination of fast acting and long acting insulins. The insulin pump is an excellent tool for managing this tricky balance. They are not available without a prescription.