I hate needles. would an insulin pump be easier for me than injections?

Yes: You still have to insert the pump once every 3 days (for most pump) so you will still have to "inject/poke" yourself once every 3 days but that's better than injecting 3-4x daily. On the pump, you will still have to check blood sugar like before, if not more.

No: You still need to place a catheter into the skin every 3 days and continue to check your blood sugars by sticking yourself a few times a day with a lancet.