腎臓パートナー｜eGFR記録、CKDの仲間とゆるく続ける

Kidney Partner is an app that gently supports you in your daily life as you cope with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

For those who have been told "your kidney function is a concern" during a health checkup, or those who have been advised by their doctor to improve their diet and lifestyle, this is a place to record things like salt intake, blood pressure, eGFR, and weight in a way that is easy and sustainable.

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■ What is Kidney Partner?
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Instead of enduring a kidney-friendly lifestyle alone, it's about visualizing and acknowledging your progress with others, building it up together.

It's a simple and warm companion for that purpose.

The developer himself is also living with chronic kidney disease. The app's functions are refined based on the criteria of "something I would want to use every day myself."

"I feel anxious every time I see the numbers," "I don't want to worry my family," "I want to know that there are others in the same situation"—this is a lifestyle improvement community app for people with CKD that empathizes with these feelings.

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■ Recommended for people like this
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▸ Those who have been told they have decreased kidney function (eGFR) in a health checkup or blood test
▸ Those who have been diagnosed with CKD and want to start improving their lifestyle
▸ Those who have been advised by their doctor to reduce salt intake, exercise, and review their medication
▸ Those who find it difficult to continue dietary restrictions alone
▸ Those who want to keep a chronological record of their test results for their own reference
▸ Those who want to easily record their blood pressure, weight, and exercise level daily
▸ Those who want to encourage each other with others who have the same kidney problems
▸ Those who want to start recording now to prepare for future anxieties
▸ Those who want to continue at their own pace without becoming too much of a perfectionist
▸ Looking for an app that doesn't nag or blame you?

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■ Main Features
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▸ Daily Recording (Completed in 10 seconds)
Easily record salt intake, exercise, sleep, medication, and hydration with short, one-word sentences.
The calendar display makes it easy to see at a glance which days you've kept going.
This is a recording app for accumulating successful days, not for perfectionism.

▸ Health Data Management (Blood Pressure, Weight, Exercise, eGFR)
Blood pressure, weight, and exercise are graphed chronologically.
eGFR values ​​can also be stored with dates.
Test values ​​are recorded only as numerical values ​​and dates.

▸ Monthly Summary
A review screen that shows your efforts for the month.
The number of days achieved and recorded items are displayed simply.

▸ Mutual Encouragement with Peers (CKD Peer Community)

Share small daily events with others who share the same kidney concerns.

Six types of support stamps for mutual praise and recognition.

Designed to allow posting with a pseudonym, without revealing your face or personal information.

▸ Gentle Notifications

Receive reactions to your posts and announcements from the administrators.

Notifications can be turned ON/OFF in your OS notification settings.

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■ Usage by Scene
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▸ For those who have just been diagnosed with kidney function issues during a health checkup

Start by recording your blood pressure and weight daily.

For eGFR, simply add the numerical value each time you have a test, and your progress will be recorded in a graph.

▸ For those diagnosed with CKD and starting dietary improvements:

You can record your salt intake and fluid intake in just a few words.

Perfect nutritional calculations are unnecessary. Even "I managed to leave half the ramen broth" is a perfectly valid record.

▸ For those continuing hospital visits and medication:

You can record your medication and blood pressure daily.

The chronological trends in numerical values ​​are displayed in an easy-to-view format on the screen.

▸ For those who find it difficult to continue alone:

You can simply look at the posts of other users.

Whether you post or not, it's designed to allow you to continue at your own pace.

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■ Frequently Asked Questions
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Q. Can patients undergoing dialysis use this app?

A. This app is designed for patients with CKD in the pre-dialysis stage. Record items necessary for the dialysis stage (dialysis time, fluid removal amount, etc.) are not included in the current version.

Q. Can this replace a doctor?

A. No. This app does not provide medical judgment, diagnosis, or treatment plan recommendations. Always consult your doctor if your test results are abnormal.

Q. Does the eGFR determine my stage?

A. It does not determine my stage. The app simply records the "numerical value and date" of your test results. Considering the psychological burden on individuals with CKD, the app is designed not to display stage determinations or warning colors.

Q. Do I need to use my real name or face when posting?

A. No. You can use a pseudonym only. Your real name and contact information are not required when posting. Image posting is not available in the current version to avoid the risk of accidentally including test results or medication names.

Q. What happens if I miss a day's entry?

A. Nothing happens. The app does not send reminder or accusatory notifications. The stance is "just come back and write again."


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■ What Kidney Partner Values
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▸ No Medical Judgments or Warnings
The app is designed to allow you to simply record only the numerical value and date of your test results.
It does not display things like "Stage Determination" or "Normal/Abnormal."

▸ Not "Someone Fighting Through Treatment," but "A Partner Continuing Their Daily Life"
It offers unbiased support.

▸ No Negotiations
The app doesn't blame you if you miss a day of recording.
Its stance is, "You can always come back and write again."

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■ Privacy
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▸ Records are stored on Firebase (Google Cloud) with encrypted communication.
▸ Posts are made under a pseudonym (real name and contact information are not required).
▸ Accounts and data can be completely deleted from within the app.
▸ For details, please check Settings > Privacy Policy.

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■ Caution
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This app is not a medical device.
Please always consult your doctor regarding medical treatment and treatment plans.
Please use this app as a supplementary tool for health management.

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For your daily life as you live with your kidneys for a long time.
Kidney Partner will gently and always be there for you. Kidney Partner