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Pump Facts 

A study by Weissberg-Benchell, Antisdel-Lomaglio and Seshadri indicated improved glycemic control compared to traditional therapies including Multiple Daily Injections (MDI). Their study further did find the pump to associated with significant adverse outcomes.

Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusions therapy (pump therapy) offers a more precise physiological method of insulin administration 

There is no conclusive evidence of higher risk of DKA when using pump therapy

There was reported to be greater benefits after one year of pumping.

Pump Therapy has been around for over 25 years.

As of 2002, there are at least 195,000 Americans on insulin pumps

Absorption rates vary by less than 3% daily when on a pump whereas absorption of NPH commonly used in MDI can vary between 19-55%

There is a higher patient satisfaction when pumping due to the flexible lifestyle it offers

Medical care charges increase significantly for every 1% increase of HbA1c over 7% 

Pump Research Studies

Effects of insulin pump vs. injection treatment on quality of life and impact of disease in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus in a randomized, prospective comparison 

Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion benefits quality of life in preschool-age children with type 1 diabetes mellitus 

Doctors Believe Insulin Pump Therapy is Preferable to Insulin Injections for Managing Diabetes, Says Survey

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Insulin Pump Therapy in Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes  First randomized, prospective study directly comparing insulin pumps with LantusR therapy in pediatric patients identifies pump therapy as a more optimal treatment for blood sugar control

http://my.webmd.com/content/Article/97/104601.htm

Flexible Insulin Therapy Works for Preschoolers Too