Gary,

+100 on the pump if you and/or your insurance will cover it.

I coached a young boy on my son's hockey team who was constantly "sick". This was an issue that the GP chased after for about 6 month to a year before they went to an Endocrinologist. Starting out, he was not doing well managing the disease with injections. Once he moved to the pump it was awesome.

The other thing I wanted to mention is different JR Diabetes Camps. This young man has been going since 1999 and loves it. There is fun combined with education and counseling.

Having mentioned counseling, that might be something to look into over time. Both the boy I mentioned and one of my daughter's friends have dealt with occasional bouts of true clinical depression worrying about the disease.

I will be trying to contact some of the folks of these kids, and see if I can get you more ideas.

I wish you and your family good luck.

PS. Sorry I am rambling, my two German Shepherds are wrestling with my while I am trying to type.