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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ealingr" data-source="post: 589939" data-attributes="member: 111571">I haven't had any problems with DKA or scarring, and I've had really good experience being on a pump.  I find it gives me a lot more flexibility and I can respond more quickly and easily to changes in my insulin needs (which might be useful for you during pregnancy e.g. setting your basal rate to be +10% or +20% of normal).  If asked for a decision either way, I would always encourage others to go for a pump.In your case, particularly given your concerns, I wonder if your decision might come down to timing.  If you switch to the pump, I expect it could take a couple of months to get your control sorted out, and it might be a bit stressful getting used to a new regime.  If you plan to start trying to conceive immediately, then you might want to stick with injections because you have good control with them and you're confident managing your diabetes with them.If timing isn't an issue, you can always give the pump a try and see how it goes.  If you either don't like it or it doesn't give you the control you want then you can simply go back to injections.  As a taster, you might want to think about arranging a pump trial using saline.  Before I started on the pump I had a lot of concerns about feeling constantly attached to something.  My clinic gave me a trial using the pump with saline in it and it really put my mind at ease.Good luck whatever you decide! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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