The role of the school nurse in the management of a child with diabetes mellitus

The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of the school nurse in the management of children with diabetes mellitus. The identification of the articles included in this study resulted from a relevant search in digital databases with scientific studies such as PubMed and Google Scholar. The search was performed using specific terms in English: diabetes, school nurses, children, parents, safety. The studies included in this scoping review were evaluated based on specific criteria. A total of 15 studies were included in the review. The international bibliography highlights the valuable role of school nurses both in general and in the management of diabetes. School nurses are a particularly important factor in the management and promotion of the health of students in schools where they spend a large part of their daily lives. In collaboration with students as well as teachers and parents, they can contribute to their well-being and good health of them.