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Diabetes is a medical condition that occurs due to an erratic metabolic activity. The food that we eat is used to derive energy after it has undergone the process of digestion in the body. The glucose that is produced during digestion is used by the cells to derive energy for growth. This process requires the presence of a hormone called insulin which is produced by the pancreas. In individuals suffering from diabetes, the pancreas produces little or no insulin hampering the entire body function, especially digestion and energy production.

Advantages of using an insulin pump:

Insulin pumps have the following advantages over insulin injections.
Better accuracy
Fewer swings in the blood sugar levels
Easier to use
Ensure better availability and accessibility
Programmed so there is a less chance of missing doses
Makes a bolus administration easier
Ensures flexibility and comfort
Disadvantages of using an insulin pump:

Though the advantages of using an insulin pump outweigh the disadvantages, they are still worth considering.

May lead to weight gain
If the catheter comes out accidentally and the body remains deprived of insulin for a long time, it may lead to diabetic ketoacidosis
Is expensive as compared to injections
Needs proper training until you adapt to it