I'm on shots and I have no plans on changing to the pump.I'm with Plaidjack on this one,the thought of having something attached to me all the time as a constant reminder for me just doesn't sound appealing. I have great control with shots for now. If my endo ever told me that it would be better for me to be pumping I would definately consider it but he never seems to push it.
Ohh, I have to say both have their advantages! I was on the pump for 4 years and then switched back to shots after my first DKA experience because my pump had malfunctioned. When I started doing yoga and different sports so often, I felt like the pump wouldn't be as good of a fit for me.
Check this out if you'd like - a few of the pros and cons on pumping.
Ginger Vieira
I've used both, and I have to say pump has way too many advantages. First, I've lost needles and vials of insulin that fell out of my pocket, but never lost my pump. Second, if I forget to take insulin for a snack, the pump guarantees a minimum amount of damage control. Third, the pump cannot be taken away from you in certain situations (I could not take syringes into the GRE but my pump was fine). Fourth, for those who feel uncomfortable taking shots in public, a pump can look like a pager. Fifth, the pump makes it harder to identify small changes in blood glucose on "instinct" and forces me to test more often. Sixth, I don't notice it but my wife tells me my mood is much better when I am on the pump. Remember that your decisions impact more people than you think.