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KAPP

KAPP- Kidney Action Plan Program

The objective of KAPP is to improve the self-management skills of those with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) stages 2 and 3, including those with diabetes and hypertension. By teaching individuals how to make basic life style changes, we hope to prevent the progression of their CKD.

Each KAPP consists of the following 6 sessions:

	Session 1: MEET YOUR KIDNEYS About Kidneys and their functions
Session 2: CREATE-A-PLATE Nutrition and portion control.
	Session 3: CUT THE FAT How to reduce the fat in your diet and reading food lables.
Session 4: STEPPING OUT Increasing physical activity and integrating exercise into routine activities of daily living.
	Session 5: KNOW YOUR NUMBERS Learning about proper kidney disease, diabetes and hypertension self-management skills to improve glucose control and blood pressure and to reduce and/or prevent associated complications.
Session 6: TALK WITH YOUR DOC Developing strategies in the sharing of information between doctor and patient and tools to help individuals succeed in their quest for a healthier lifestyle and prevent further progression of kidney disease.

Each session will be conducted by health professionals such as physicians, diabetes nurse educators, registered dieticians, and exercise leaders.

For more information on KAPP classes please contact the Early Education Coordinator at (808) 589-5905.