Insulin Pump or Injections? The Untold Pros & Cons

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🎯Insulin Pump vs Injections for Type 1 Diabetes — which is better for blood sugar control?

Deciding between insulin shots and an insulin pump for type 1 diabetes management can be tough! This video shares my 43+ years of experience with diabetes technology and insulin pump therapy. Let's increase diabetes awareness and discuss the pros and cons of each!

In this video, you’ll learn:
✅ How insulin pump therapy compares to injections for blood sugar control and A1C
✅ The impact on daily life, exercise, sleep, and food flexibility
✅ Common challenges like site changes, technology issues, and insulin timing
✅ Why some people prefer injections over a pump (and vice versa)
✅ My honest experience living with both

Whether you’re newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or rethinking your current treatment plan, this guide will help you weigh the benefits and drawbacks of pump therapy vs injections so you can choose the best fit for your T1D lifestyle.

👇 What You’ll Learn:
Why I use an insulin pump 75% of the time
When and why I switch back to injections
The biggest benefits of insulin pump therapy (overnight control, exercise freedom, mental relief)
Surprising downsides to pump use (like getting kicked during Muay Thai!)
Why MDI still has a place in my diabetes toolkit
How switching helps me stay sharp and motivated
📌 Covered Topics:
Dexcom G7 integration with pump
Discreet bolusing in public
Managing T1D with Thai boxing
Low-carb eating with injections (Toronto/Regular insulin)
Real talk about alarms, tubing, and wearing tech 24/7

📺 If you're considering an insulin pump or wondering if injections still make sense for you, don’t miss this video. I also share the emotional and lifestyle aspects that manuals never talk about.


00:00 Introduction: My Journey with Type 1 Diabetes
00:33 Why I Love the Insulin Pump
03:14 Downsides of Using an Insulin Pump
05:01 Benefits of Injections
05:53 Downsides of Injections
07:02 Conclusion: My Balanced Approach

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