From mystery occlusion alarms to infusion sets launching mid-cartwheel, pump problems can throw a wrench in your carefully balanced diabetes routine. But here’s the good news: most of these hiccups are fixable- and the more you know, the calmer you (and your child) will feel.

In this guide, we’ll walk through the most common pump problems, explain why they happen and give you real-world solutions (plus a few sanity-saving tips) to get things back on track quickly…

If your child or teen has Type 1 Diabetes , you’ve probably heard about insulin pumps as an alternative to multiple daily injections (MDI). While the idea of switching to a pump can feel overwhelming at first, many families find that it offers more flexibility, better blood sugar control and fewer injections.

If you’re new to insulin pumps, don’t worry- we’re here to break it all down in a clear and supportive way! In this guide, we’ll explain what an insulin pump is, how it works, the different types currently available and how to choose the right one for your child…

If your child has Type 1 diabetes and uses an insulin pump, you’ve probably seen the highs (pun intended) and lows of pump life. Pumps can be game changers, offering better blood sugar control and fewer finger pricks. However, at some point, many children (and parents!) hit pump burnout- that moment when the pump feels like more of a burden than a benefit.

Maybe your toddler keeps trying to pull their pump site off like it’s a temporary tattoo. Maybe your primary-schooler suddenly insists they want to go back to injections. Or your teen, who once raved about their pump, now “forgets” to bolus half the time. Sound familiar? You’re not alone…

So, your child has an insulin pump. Whether you’re new to pump life or a seasoned pro, you’ve probably realised by now: this tiny device comes with a BIG personality. From the incredible freedom it offers to the occasional (okay, frequent) pump alarms at the most inconvenient times (why always in the middle of Tesco?!), wearing a pump is a journey full of surprises.

Let’s talk about the good, the quirky and the totally unexpected parts of life with an insulin pump…

For families managing T1D, the dream has always been better blood sugar control with less effort. Enter closed-loop insulin pumps, often call the artificial pancreas- a game-changing technology that’s making life easier for people with diabetes.

But what exactly is a closed-loop system? How does it work and is it right for your child? Let’s break it all down…