Description
The MobileKidney mobile application (app) is an easy way to track personal health information associated with kidney health, learn more about your kidney health and other disease topics. If you are a Veteran, the MobileKidney App also allows you to enter, view and track personal information to monitor your own health between clinic visits and share health information with your VA care team for review at regularly scheduled appointments.
Features:
- Track your personal health information associated with kidney health, including blood pressure, pulse, weight and blood sugar (glucose) levels
- Create kidney tracker-specific notifications to remind yourself to log health information in the app
- View notifications from your VA care team
- Share your health information with your VA care team during your regularly scheduled appointments
- Learn about kidney health and disease topics such as general kidney information, nutrition, laboratory, social work services, pharmacy and treatments
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Frequently Asked Questions
NOTE: Your VA care team does not receive a notification when you enter data into Mobile Kidney. The data you log can be reviewed with your care team at your next appointment.
- On or Off – Tap the circle next to On or Off. (NOTE: You can only access the subsequent options if your notifications are on).
- Start Date – Either (1) type in a date in the MM/DD/YYYY line, or (2) tap the calendar icon. On the pop-up calendar that appears, scroll to the date you would like to select, and tap Set.
- Notify Me – Tap the Select bar, and a drop-down list will appear. Tap either Daily, Weekly or Monthly.
- Notification Time – Either (1) type in the time in the HH:MM AM/PM line, or (2) tap the clock icon. On the pop-up clock that appears, scroll to select the hour and minute. Tap AM or PM, and then tap Set.
- Notification Delivery – Tap the checkbox next to either In-App or Email.
Tap Save to record your preferences or Cancel to close without saving.
A built-in user guide is available in the app by tapping the User Menu (four-line icon with silhouette in upper right corner). A slide-out menu will appear. Tap Help. A pop-up Help box will appear. Tap the User Guide hyperlink, which will open up a new browser window where you can access additional instructions for using the app. More resources, such as a Slideshow and FAQs, can be found on mobile.va.gov/appstore, and search for the app to access the resources.
If you do not have a ID.me, DS Logon Level 2 (Premium) or My HealtheVet Premium Account, or you are not sure, visit mobile.va.gov/login-information for more information.
If you need assistance with the MobileKidney App, dial 1-877- 470-5947 to speak with a VA representative. For TTY assistance, dial 711. For clinical questions regarding your personal medical information, please contact your VA Care Team.
DS Logon is a secure ID that allows you to log in to multiple VA and DoD websites and apps using a single username and password. DS Logon Accounts are available to Servicemembers, Veterans and Caregivers. A DS Logon Level 1 (Basic) Account provides access to some features on some websites. A DS Logon Level 2 (Premium) Account is required before you can view personal information in VA and DoD systems. Any VA App that connects to VA’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) requires a DS Logon Level 2 Account.
If you do not have a DS Logon, or you are not sure, you can visit https://mobile.va.gov/login-information#info-dslogon for more information.