NURSING CARE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND DISEASE CONTROL

Authors

  • Suellen Nunes Santos Uniceplac
  • Gustavo Brasil dos Santos Uniceplac
  • Elisângela de Andrade Aoyama Uniceplac
  • Karen Karoline Gouveia Carneiro Uniceplac

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v12i5.26640

Keywords:

Nursing care. Type 1 diabetes mellitus. Disease prevention. Child health.

Abstract

This study, through an integrative literature review (2020–2025), analyzed the main nursing care aspects for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The results highlighted that nurses play an essential role in glycemic control, insulin guidance, capillary blood glucose monitoring, promoting therapeutic adherence, and supporting families. Health education proved fundamental in stimulating self-care and preventing acute complications. It is concluded that qualified nursing care significantly improves the quality of life of these patients, reinforcing the importance of educational strategies and continuous follow-up.

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Author Biographies

Suellen Nunes Santos, Uniceplac

Acadêmica de Enfermagem - Uniceplac.

Gustavo Brasil dos Santos, Uniceplac

Acadêmico de Enfermagem - Uniceplac.

Elisângela de Andrade Aoyama, Uniceplac

Coorientadora - Mestra em Engenharia Biomédica. Pós-graduada em Docência do Ensino Superior e Gestão em Educação Ambiental. Graduada em Ciências Biológicas e Pedagogia. Docente na Uniceplac.

Karen Karoline Gouveia Carneiro, Uniceplac

Orientadora - Mestra em Ciências da Saúde. Graduada em Enfermagem pela UnB FCE. Docente na Uniceplac.

Published

2026-05-21

How to Cite

Santos, S. N., Santos, G. B. dos, Aoyama, E. de A., & Carneiro, K. K. G. (2026). NURSING CARE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND DISEASE CONTROL. Revista Ibero-Americana De Humanidades, Ciências E Educação, 12(5), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.51891/rease.v12i5.26640