Alan, I was diagnosed in 1945, when I was 6. After 66 years with type 1, I am very healthy. Despite my good health I had unstable blood sugar and too many highs and lows. I knew many online friends who said a pump enabled them to improve their control. It resulted in far fewer highs and lows. My endocrinologist approved of my pumping in 2007. After 62 years of injections, she thought I deserved the opportunity of experiencing the conveniences offered by pumping.
I could write pages of information about pumping, and discuss the ways it has helped me. One of the most important features of pumping is that you can program different basal rates throughout the day. Having basal rates that increase as dawn approaches has eliminated my morning highs.
I suggest that you look at the different forums and click on the discussion that relates to pumping. That discussion is neat the top of one of the forums. There is a book called "Pumping Insulin" by John Walsh. I bought my copy on amazon.com. It will give you much great information about using a pump.
Richard