Nursing care in the prevention of type II diabetes mellitus in teenagers

Abstract

Introduction: Type II, Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic non-comunicable disease of multiple origins, resulting from the lack of or resistence to insulin, which does not adequately exert its effects, characterizing high blood sugar levels, now observed in adolescents, mainly due to the style of eating current life. The Nurse’s role is essential for maintaining the individual’s health from monitoring factors, controling and paying attention to complications arising from the disease. Objective: Analyze scientific evidence regarding nurses’ role in the prevention and control of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Method: This is an integrative review, carried out based on the identification and analysis of data obtained in scientific articles, published in Portuguese, English and Spanish 2024, Virtual Health Library; Ministry of Health, Fiocruz, PubMed; LILACS; SCIELO. Results: 80 articles were found, of which 7 met inclusion criteria and constituted the sample. The most relevant approaches were recognizing the importance of nursing care in the prevention and control of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Discussion: Encouraging the adoption of healthy habits such as physical activity and a balanced diet, in addition to raising awareness about the main risk factors for be avoided. Conclusion: The studies highlight that prevention must address changes in eating and physical activity patterns in a broader context, including environmental and social factors.