<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> 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