How much cheaper a year are insulin injections versus a pump?

Depends on what your insurance covers. Insulin pump therapy is very expensive. Not only is there the cost of the insulin but the pump supplies. A new pump can cost thousands of dollars. read more

Insulin Pump Pros. The pump delivers insulin continuously throughout the day, causing fewer sudden highs and lows in blood glucose levels. Insulin delivery is more accurate and precise. There will be less needle sticks. You may have one injection (hook up) every three days versus 15-18 injections in a three-day period with injection therapy, according to O’Donnell. read more

“On injection therapy, I didn’t have much control over my dosing, so it would simply be evened out into single-unit doses, whereas with my pump, if I need 0.33u of insulin, I can have my pump deliver that amount. read more