Kidney Pal is a renal diet tracker for people managing chronic kidney disease and dialysis. It helps you monitor sodium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, and fluids, plan kidney-friendly meals, and stay within doctor-recommended limits with clear guidance and alerts. Ideal for CKD nutrition, dialysis diet support, and anyone seeking a kidney-safe meal planner and food tracker. Core features: - Smart nutrient tracking by CKD stage with real-time remaining limits and gentle alerts. - Food database and barcode scanning with renal-friendly ratings and swap suggestions. - Simple meal planning and shareable progress reports for your care team. Note: This app is for education and tracking and does not replace professional medical advice.
1. Download the app, create your profile, select your CKD stage or dialysis type, and set daily targets or choose a preset from your clinician’s guidance. 2. Log meals by searching foods or scanning barcodes; nutrients for potassium, phosphorus, sodium, protein, and fluids are calculated automatically. 3. Check your dashboard to see remaining limits and receive alerts as you approach them; use suggested swaps to keep meals kidney-friendly. 4. Plan your week with meal templates or favorites, and turn on reminders for water intake, medications, and lab check-ins. 5. Review daily and weekly summaries, then export or share a report with your dietitian or nephrologist for personalized feedback.