It's difficult to describe the changes our family has experienced since Stephanie began using her pump. Within reason, we were able to eat as we pleased, when we pleased. I feel that Stephanie's childhood has been restored. No longer is she left out of many normal childhood activities. Pump therapy is definitely not for everyone, nor is it a cure for diabetes.
Pumps are simply yet another potential tool for managing diabetes.
It took Stephanie several months to become truly comfortable with changing her infusion sites. It also took a while for us to determine basal rates that worked for her. With all that said, I would strongly encourage families with children to investigate pump therapy to see if it might be the right choice for their situation. It takes tremendous dedication and the support of adults, but then so does managing the diabetes of a youngster on multiple injections. Comments and Feedback .