Hello HPL,
I have had my pump for two months now after two years on injections after having a Pancreatectomy. My diabetes is brittle and hard to control. I chose an Animas Vibe because it has the Continuous Glucose Monitor capability, although you usually have to fund the CGM element yourself if you want it. It's very rare for the NHS to fund the CGM. It's the only pump I've had so can't compare, but just the fact that you can give injections from the pump is great. I'm still testing my basals and I think it will take quite a while to get these right. Changing the infusion sets was a bit of a challenge for me but I have stuck with it and it takes about ten minutes or so now. I didn't have diabetes before I had my operation and knew very little about it, you have a great advantage of having 33 years of experience in managing your diabetes.
All the best. Annie.