Amy’s raising funds for hospital diabetic team

A Tayside schoolgirl who was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes is determined to turn the shock revelation into a positive by raising money for the medics who have helped her.

Amy Tarbett, 11, faces a lifetime of having to inject herself with insulin, as well as learning to cope with fatigue, nausea, dizziness and affected eyesight.

But now the Arbroath youngster is fundraising to help the paediatric diabetic team at Ninewells Hospital.

Her mother, Maureen, who has multiple sclerosis, said: “Life with Type 1 diabetes consists of weighing food, counting carbs and forward planning.

“This is a nightmare for kids. It takes away part of their freedom and part of the carefree life they should be leading.

“Amy will now be insulin dependent for the rest of her life and will have to inject herself a minimum of four times a day.

“She also has to leave the classroom up to six times a day to do a finger prick test to check her blood sugar levels.”

Money raised from Amy’s campaign will go towards general funds and helping with research into the condition.

Along with a raffle, the pair will host their fundraising event at Newgate Bowling Club, Arbroath on July 27.

Maureen said: “I want to make people aware of this illness and raise money for the team from whom we have had amazing support.”