When you called yourself Newbie II I thought you were a type 2 diabetic. Many type 2 diabetics do use insulin, and some use insulin pumps too. Are yu a type 1, or a type 2 diabetic? In either case, an insulin pump can give you very good control, if it is used properly. I suggest that you buy the book "Pumping Insulin" by John Walsh. It is an excellent book.
I have been type 1 for 65 years and am very healthy. I use the Minimed insulin pump and it has helped me very much.
Here is a discussion that you might find useful:
http://www.diabetesforum.com/insulin-pumps/552-intoduction-pumps.html
There are several members here who use pumps, so ask all the questions you want.
Richard