I don't have one but a teacher that one of my boys had in 5th grade had the insulin pump and loved it! She said it was like wearing a beeper all day and once she got used to it, she pretty much forgot it was there. I think the pumps are supposed to monitor and release insulin as the body needs it so the patient no longer has to worry about shots which is pretty convenient
Sorry I couldn't be of much more help than this to you. Hope the sugar level problems your mom has been experiencing get resolved soon!