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Pump therapy is a great option for many children.  The requirements are:
    supportive family, child & family with realistic expectations
     child willing to test blood sugars often, during adjustment period pre
and post meal and some 3 ams, post adjustment period - minimum 4 times/day
    willing to learn carbohydrate counting
     willing to follow rules and respond to blood sugars
      with good health insurance - supplies are expensive long term.
   11 is a great age, with the right family and child, younger is good too.
                           Katie