do you need an upgrade? in my opinion, if you like your current pump - then there's no need to change anything, including the latest greatest or "upgrade" to a new model for the sake of new. If a new or different pump has something you like, that's a different story.
do you really need a new one? in general, yes. Pumps die. the motors burn out, the electronics and sensors get flakey, so I think it's a good idea to get a new pump eventually. I swapped my last one about a year after the warranty expired, just because it felt right and it was before it died on me.
I am a freshman Nursing student working in my Entrepreneur class to design, develop, fund, and market a new insulin pump. Essentially, I want to start my own medical supply company dedicated to the service of those living with Diabetes. So, I am reaching out to anyone who has or knows somebody that has Type-1 or Type-2 Diabetes. I am working with mechanical engineering students and entrepreneur professors to create this new insulin pump. However, I need feedbacks from diabetics who truly struggle and preserver with this every day!If you could, please take this survey or pass it along to people you know with diabetes who may be interested in answering a few questions!