I was diagosed when I was 5 and used the pump since I was 10. I'm 16 now and play several sports, as well as just being generally active (parkour!). I used the pen from 3rd through 6th grade. It's useful, but not as freeing as the pump. I actually take lantus and use the pump simultaneously. It allows me to disconnect during soccer, basketball, track and whatever other activities I want to do. I strongly recommend going with the pump. Just be careful to remember you have diabetes if you use it - it's easy to forget and then eat and do whatever you want.
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