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Pump or not to pump

I have been pumping for just over a year and it has certainly helped my BG control.
The value for me is the variability of the basal dose throughout the day rather than assuming you need the same amount when sleeping as you do when exercising.
However, @Vaper I notice you say you work different shifts. This is likely to mean that your "day" and "night" will change depending upon which shift you are on. I use the Animas Vibe pump which has only one daily regime. For me this can cause some challenges during the weekend when I may get up later, exercise more and go to bed later. So, if you are considering a pump, I would ask how they cope with changing shift patterns.
 
I've had a pump (myLife OmniPod) for about 3 years and I definitely think it's an improvement on injecting, although there are some negatives. You don't need to take time out at all to inject and you can be much more flexible with what you eat, and activities due to the temporary basal rates you can use. However, pumps can be inconvenient if they come off at a bad time, or you react badly to the adhesive, as I have before. Probably the best thing for you would be the fact that you can change insulin delivery based on your shift hours, although not all pumps can do this. I do think that it would definitely be worth having a trial with pumps to see if it makes a difference.
 
I have a pump and also work shifts. I find it much easier. Than pen. Wasn't easy at first. But now would not go back to pen. It's great.
 
I have a animas vibe. And it has several different basal settings. I've adjusted mine. And it works fine for me..,
 
@helensaramay Another Vibe user here My Vibe has 4 basal profiles.

I'm in the UK. Perhaps it's different if you're not?
 
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