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IBDPal is a free iOS app for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis: daily nutrition and symptom tracking, micronutrient insights, flare trend analysis, and clinic visit exports.
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Advanced machine learning algorithms analyze your 3-month data trends to predict flare risk with early warning indicators, helping you take proactive steps to prevent disease exacerbations
Comprehensive nutrition tracking with IBD-specific benchmarks, FODMAP compliance monitoring, and personalized recommendations based on peer-reviewed medical research
Advanced deficiency analysis identifies vitamin and mineral gaps common in IBD patients, with targeted recommendations to address malnutrition and support healing
Track meals, symptoms, medications, bowel health, and hydration with intuitive iOS interface designed specifically for IBD patient needs and symptom patterns
Visualize your health journey with interactive charts showing nutrition trends, symptom correlations, and progress tracking to identify patterns and improvements
Connect with fellow IBD patients, share success stories, and access peer support through our integrated community platform for encouragement and shared experiences
Set notifications for biologics, infusions, oral medications, and follow-up visits so doses and clinic days are less likely to slip during busy weeks
Export PDF or CSV summaries of nutrition, symptoms, and trends to share with your gastroenterologist, patient-entered data for shared decision-making
IBDPal empowers you with AI-driven insights and evidence-based nutrition strategies to manage your IBD condition effectively.
Log your daily meals, symptoms, medications, and health metrics through our intuitive iOS interface. Our advanced AI algorithms analyze your 3-month data trends to discover trigger patterns, micronutrient deficiencies, and flare risk factors specific to your IBD diagnosis.
Receive personalized nutrition recommendations to optimize your diet and reduce flare risk. Our evidence-based system provides IBD-specific targets, FODMAP-compliant food suggestions, and micronutrient optimization strategies to help minimize symptoms and support healing.
Systematically test foods during remission periods to verify their impact on your symptoms. Our comprehensive tracking system monitors your tolerance levels and provides data-driven insights to help you confidently expand your diet while maintaining symptom control.
Maintain your optimized nutrition plan with continuous monitoring and adaptive recommendations. Leverage visual trend analysis, AI-powered flare predictions, community support, and detailed health reports to work collaboratively with your care team for long-term IBD management success.
Personalized nutrition overview with daily tracking and micronutrient analysis
Comprehensive meal tracking with IBD-specific nutrition information
Advanced deficiency tracking with personalized recommendations
Flare risk assessment and trend analysis for better health management
Connect with other IBD patients and share success stories
Built on peer-reviewed IBD research with specialized nutrition targets: lower fiber (20-25g vs 30g), higher protein (1.2-1.5g/kg vs 0.8g/kg), and FODMAP compliance for optimal IBD management
Advanced algorithms correlate diet, symptoms, and flare risk using medical research data, providing healthcare providers with valuable insights for treatment optimization
Individualized recommendations based on your specific IBD type, symptom patterns, and nutritional needs, reducing trial-and-error approaches to diet and lifestyle management
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Organizational education hubs used across IBDPal: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation (selected content under license), NIH/CDC/FDA, AGA/ACG, and MedlinePlus. Not medical advice.
AGA guidance on how gastroenterologists may discuss diet and nutritional therapies with IBD patients. Covers enteral nutrition, exclusion diets, micronutrients, and when to involve a dietitian. Emphasizes that diet supports medical care and is not a standalone cure.
Overview of common vitamin and mineral shortfalls in Crohn's disease, including iron, B12, vitamin D, and folate. Explains why inflammation, surgery, and diet restriction can raise deficiency risk and why labs matter.
Official NIH hub for U.S. Dietary Reference Intakes. Reference amounts for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals vary by age and sex. IBDPal uses these values as baseline daily tracking goals, not personalized prescriptions.
Authoritative U.S. reference values for macronutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Complements the NIH ODS DRI tables. IBD teams adapt general DRIs when inflammation, malabsorption, or steroid use changes individual needs.
NIDDK's Crohn's disease hub covers definition and facts, symptoms and causes, diagnosis, treatment, eating and nutrition, and clinical trials. Useful as a public, government-backed starting point for patient education.
NIDDK's ulcerative colitis hub explains UC basics, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, diet and nutrition, and research links in patient-friendly language.
MedlinePlus brings together Crohn's disease summaries, tests, treatments, living-with resources, clinical trials, journal article links, and patient handouts from NLM, NIH, and other trusted organizations.
MedlinePlus collects UC summaries, diagnosis and test resources, treatment links, clinical trial links, journal article references, and patient handouts in one government health topic page.
CDC overview of IBD as a lifelong group of diseases, including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, with symptoms, complications, medication categories, and quality-of-life context.
CDC summarizes U.S. IBD prevalence estimates, differences across groups, health behaviors, comorbidities, and health care cost patterns, including estimates of 2.4 to 3.1 million people affected.
NIDDK explains what Crohn's clinical trials are, how ClinicalTrials.gov lists studies, and examples of NIDDK-supported research such as IBD genetics and microbiome work.
NIDDK explains ulcerative colitis clinical studies, ClinicalTrials.gov search pathways, and NIDDK-supported work such as IBD genetics and pediatric colitis response research.
Official U.S. registry for clinical studies. Patients can search IBD studies by condition, recruiting status, location, sponsor, and study type, then discuss possible participation with their care team.
NCCIH explains probiotics, research uncertainty, safety considerations, and why supplement use should be discussed with clinicians, especially for people with serious illness or immune concerns.
FDA consumer education explaining biosimilars and interchangeable biologics, how they compare with reference biologics, and why they may increase treatment options and access.
NIDDK patient-facing overview of PSC symptoms, diagnosis themes, and care concepts, including IBD association context on NIH pages.
MedlinePlus hub for AS definitions, treatments, and related genetics resources that patients can read beside IBD joint education.
Government health topic page on psoriasis symptoms and treatments for readers exploring skin-gut immune overlap.
MedlinePlus celiac overview covering testing and gluten-free diet basics useful before long elimination trials in IBD.
ACG publishes clinician guidelines for IBD and related GI conditions. Patients can skim titles and discuss relevant recommendations with their gastroenterologist.
Foundation patient and caregiver education hub covering disease basics, diet, support programs, and navigating care. Selected Foundation Marks and education appear on IBDPal under license; the Foundation does not endorse IBDPal.
Foundation overview of inflammatory bowel disease for patients and families. Use as a trusted education starting point beside clinic advice.
Foundation diet and nutrition education for IBD. Pair with dietitian care; diet does not replace medication for inflammation.
Government health topic page on lupus symptoms, diagnosis themes, and treatments for patient-friendly reading.
MedlinePlus RA hub for definitions, treatments, and related genetics resources.
Full research page → · Foundation resources · Research publications
Educational only. External links open publisher sites. IBDPal does not control third-party content.
Peer-reviewed publication gateways and conference research links (PubMed, PMC, Nature, Lancet, NEJM, and related searches). Link and summarize only; we do not host paywalled PDFs.
NHSJS review of stem cell therapeutics for Crohn's disease: immune modulation, tissue repair themes, clinical-trial context, limitations, and future directions. Linked for education; not medical advice.
Recap of nutrition-focused presentations from the 2024 Crohn's & Colitis Congress. Highlights emerging diet trials, patient-reported outcomes, and practical themes clinicians discussed for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
PubMed search gateway for peer-reviewed literature on IBD extraintestinal manifestations. Use with your clinician to interpret individual papers; IBDPal links rather than republishing full texts.
Literature entry point for PSC-IBD association, surveillance themes, and hepatology research. Patient decisions require specialist care, not abstract reading alone.
Peer-reviewed research on axial spondyloarthritis overlapping with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, including shared therapy discussions in the literature.
Research listings on psoriasis-IBD comorbidity and shared inflammatory pathways. Useful for readers preparing dermatology or GI questions.
Literature on celiac-IBD coexistence and diagnostic sequencing before long gluten-free trials.
Research on elevated clot risk during IBD flares and hospitalizations. Supports patient awareness articles; emergency symptoms still need urgent care.
Peer-reviewed work on bone density, vitamin D, and corticosteroid exposure in Crohn's and colitis.
Entry point to diet and nutrition intervention studies in IBD, including enteral nutrition and patterned diets studied in trials.
PubMed Central hosts open-access full texts when authors or journals deposit them. Prefer PMC when you need free full-text reading of EIM reviews.
Gateway to AGA journal portfolios where clinicians publish IBD trials, nutrition updates, and practice guidance.
Nature Portfolio search for IBD mechanistic and translational papers. Best used with clinician interpretation; many articles are paywalled.
Lancet specialty journal covering GI and liver clinical research, including IBD trials and reviews often discussed in academic clinics.
NEJM search results for IBD clinical articles and reviews commonly cited in specialty care.
PubMed gateway for peer-reviewed SLE research. Use with clinician interpretation; IBDPal summarizes themes only.
Literature entry point for RA pathogenesis, therapeutics, and comorbidity research.
PubMed listings on autoimmune thyroiditis diagnosis and management themes.
Research gateway for diet interventions and observational nutrition studies across autoimmune conditions.
Full research page → · Trusted sources · Autoimmune associations
Educational only. External links open publisher sites. IBDPal does not control third-party content.
Full index · Nutrition · Flare help · FAQ
Nutrition
Enteral nutrition and EEN for Crohn's and IBD: formula types, partial plans, tubes, research context on fiber formulas,
Nutrition
Exclusive enteral nutrition versus partial formula plans in Crohn's: goals, daily logistics, reintroduction, and how to
Nutrition
Fiber and scFOS in tube or sip feeds, why ICU microbiome trials urge caution with one-size-fits-all prebiotics, and IBD
Nutrition
What gut barrier and dysbiosis mean for Crohn's and colitis patients, how to read microbiome headlines, and where nutrit
Nutrition
NPO, tube feeds, TPN, and diet advances during IBD hospital stays and after surgery, with a discharge checklist. Educati
Flares
What to do after emergency or urgent care for Crohn's or colitis: records, medicines, hydration, and GI follow-up questi
Flares
Dehydration from Crohn's or colitis flares: early signs, oral rehydration ideas, and red flags that need urgent care. Pa
Nutrition
Electrolyte losses in Crohn's or colitis flares: symptoms, drink ideas to discuss with your team, and lab questions. Edu
Flares
Fever in Crohn's or colitis: flare vs infection on biologics or steroids, what to track, and when to call the nurse line
Wellness
Crohn's and colitis back pain: sacroiliitis, morning stiffness, vs mechanical strain, and when to ask for rheumatology.
Flares
Vomiting with Crohn's or colitis: when it may signal obstruction, stricture, or severe flare, and when ER care is approp
Wellness
How stress can amplify autoimmune symptom perception without being the root cause, plus coping links. Broader education.
Autoimmune
Microbiome and autoimmune disease: research interest, probiotic caution, and questions for clinicians. Broader education
Nutrition
Mediterranean-style patterns for autoimmune audiences: plants, olive oil, fish, and realistic expectations. Education on
Nutrition
Autoimmune diet myths vs realistic nutrition: detoxes, extreme elimination, and when evidence is thin. Education for bro
Autoimmune
MS education basics: neurologic symptom themes and why specialist care matters. Broader autoimmune overview, not a self-
Autoimmune
Sjogren's basics: dryness themes, fatigue, and specialist questions. Broader autoimmune education with dental and eye ca
Autoimmune
Type 1 diabetes as an autoimmune condition: glucose themes, ketone caution, and care-team questions. Broader education,
Autoimmune
Hashimoto's overview: underactive thyroid themes, fatigue and labs, and questions for primary care or endocrinology. Edu
Autoimmune
RA basics: inflammatory joint patterns, morning stiffness themes, and clinic questions. Broader autoimmune education wit
Autoimmune
What systemic lupus erythematosus is, common symptom themes, and when to seek care. Broader autoimmune education with a
Autoimmune
Vaccine planning when IBD or overlapping immune disease requires biologics or immunosuppressants: timing, live vaccines,
Autoimmune
Why fatigue is common in Crohn's, colitis, and overlapping immune conditions, what to track, and clinic questions beyond
Associations
Oral aphthous ulcers with Crohn's or colitis: flare links, nutrition angles, and when to call dentistry or GI. Short edu
Associations
Why Crohn's and colitis raise venous clot risk during flares and hospitalization, warning signs, and questions for your
Associations
Bone loss risk in Crohn's and colitis: steroids, inflammation, vitamin D, calcium, and screening questions. Patient educ
Associations
Autoimmune hepatitis concepts for Crohn's and colitis readers: why liver labs matter and when hepatology joins the team.
Associations
Extraintestinal manifestations in Crohn's and colitis: joints, eyes, skin, liver, mouth, and bones with links to deeper
Autoimmune
Celiac disease overlap with Crohn's or colitis: why screen before long gluten-free trials, dietitian coordination, and c
Associations
Why psoriasis and psoriatic patterns appear with Crohn's or colitis, skin flares vs medication rashes, and dermatology t
Associations
Ankylosing spondylitis and spondyloarthritis with Crohn's or colitis: morning stiffness, back pain, and rheumatology coo
Associations
Primary sclerosing cholangitis with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's: why liver tests matter, monitoring themes, and clinic
Autoimmune
How Crohn's and ulcerative colitis relate to other immune-mediated conditions, what overlap means, and questions for you
Flares
Crohn's and colitis flare symptoms explained: gut signs, fatigue, joints, fever, how to log a timeline, and when to cont
Living with IBD
Adult dating and intimacy with Crohn's or colitis: disclosure, fatigue, flares, and partner support. Education only.
Living with IBD
How to discuss Crohn's or colitis with a manager: privacy, bathroom access, flexibility, and follow-up. Education only.
Living with IBD
Practical tips for international readers and travelers with Crohn's or colitis: records, medicines, and care continuity.
Nutrition
Why Crohn's or colitis can cause weight loss or gain, when to call your team, and nutrition next steps. Education only.
Wellness
Urgency fear, mapping restrooms, and short coping scripts for Crohn's or colitis in public. Supportive education, not th
Getting Started
Patient-level overview of perianal fistulas and abscesses in Crohn's disease: symptoms to report and care-team roles. Ed
Medications
Why NSAIDs like ibuprofen may worsen Crohn's or colitis symptoms, safer pain questions for your team, and flare caution.
Getting Started
Plain-language guide to colonoscopy and pathology terms after Crohn's or colitis scopes. For clinic conversations, not D
Getting Started
Prep tips for Crohn's or colitis scopes: timing medicines, hydration, what to tell the team, and recovery. Short educati
Getting Started
Clinical remission, endoscopic healing, and how patients can talk about "feeling better" after Crohn's or colitis treatm
Flares
Mucus in stool, sudden urgency, and tenesmus in ulcerative colitis or Crohn's colitis. How to describe them and when to
Nutrition
Pillar overview of IBD nutrition: dairy, FODMAP, fiber, hydration, and low-residue patterns with links to deeper article
Flares
Gas and bloating in Crohn's or colitis: flare vs diet vs obstruction risk. Short patient education for clinic conversati
Medications
Patient FAQ on vedolizumab for Crohn's or colitis: infusions, questions for your team, and monitoring themes. Not prescr
Medications
Week-by-week expectations when starting an IBD biologic: induction, labs, side effects to report, and follow-up. Educati
Medications
What patients can expect while insurers review biologic prior authorization, from prescription to first dose. Education
Medications
Flu, COVID, pneumonia shots, and live vaccine cautions when you take IBD biologics or immunosuppressants. Education only
Getting Started
Week-by-week steps after a Crohn's or colitis diagnosis: appointments, questions, tracking, and support. Education only.
Flares
Rectal bleeding in Crohn's or colitis: how to describe amount, color, and urgency. Patient education, not triage advice.
Flares
Why loose stools persist in Crohn's or colitis: inflammation, infection, bile acids, diet, and meds. Education for clini
Wellness
Painful skin lesions linked to Crohn's or colitis: how EN and PG differ, when to call, and clinic questions. Short educa
Getting Started
A plain-language intro to fecal calprotectin, CRP, CBC, and related IBD labs. Helps visits, not a replacement for clinic
Wellness
Why Crohn's and colitis cause anemia, symptoms to watch, and iron therapy questions for your GI team. Short patient educ
Wellness
How humidity and heat can worsen IBD fatigue, dehydration, and urgency. Practical midsummer tips, education only.
Wellness
Red, painful, or light-sensitive eyes with Crohn's or colitis: why uveitis matters and when to seek eye care. Short educ
Wellness
Pool and beach tips for Crohn's, colitis, and ostomy: bags, waterproof covers, hydration, and privacy. Short summer educ
Medications
Prednisone and budesonide tapers in Crohn's or colitis: common side effects, warning signs, and clinic questions. Short
Flares
Why constipation happens in Crohn's or colitis, what to track, and when hard stools need a same-day call. Short patient
Flares
A practical decision tree for Crohn's or colitis: GI nurse line, urgent care, or ER. Education only, not emergency advic
Wellness
Crohn's and colitis leg pain and knee pain: extraintestinal symptoms, arthritis links, nerve issues, blood clots to rule
Research
How to use NIH, NIDDK, MedlinePlus, CDC, FDA, and ClinicalTrials.gov sources for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis educatio
ICN Resources
Mental health, diet, exercise, social life, and treatment from a patient perspective. Guide to ICN's web-based Lifestyle
ICN Resources
Patient-written guide to IBD basics, tests, treatments, and medical terminology. Overview of the ICN Health Literacy Too
Family
Back-to-school planning for Crohn's and colitis: 504 plans, nurses, bathroom access, go-bags, medications, siblings, and
Wellness
IBD night sweats: fever patterns, active inflammation, medications, infections to rule out, and when to call your clinic
ICN Resources
Comprehensive handbook for young patients and families learning to participate actively in Crohn's and colitis care. ICN
Lifestyle
A practical summer travel plan for Crohn's and colitis: restrooms, medications, food choices, hydration, heat, and when
Flares
Urgent IBD symptoms: severe pain, bleeding, fever, dehydration, and rigid abdomen. Education only, not a substitute for
Wellness
Crohn's and colitis joint pain: peripheral arthritis, sacroiliitis, when flares affect joints, biologics, and rheumatolo
Clinical
Comfort items, timing, and emotional tips for biologic or iron infusion appointments. Always follow your infusion center
Clinical
What a J-pouch is, who may consider colectomy, recovery themes, and questions for your colorectal surgeon, education onl
Diet
IBD meal plan inspiration: high-protein breakfast, lunch, and dinner ideas for remission, gentle flare modifications, an
Teen life
Starting college with IBD: disability accommodations, dining strategies, infusions away from home, and when to use campu
Nutrition
Menus, portions, and social situations when eating out with Crohn's or colitis. Emphasizes individual triggers and team
Wellness
Crohn's and colitis fatigue and brain fog: inflammation, anemia, sleep, meds, pacing strategies, labs to discuss, and wh
Teen life
Teen life with Crohn's or colitis: telling friends, dating disclosure, parties, alcohol, and mental health check-ins, pe
Clinical
Crohn's and colitis pregnancy questions: medication planning, flares, nutrition, and when to involve maternal-fetal medi
Health
Common IBD nutrient deficiencies: iron anemia, B12 malabsorption, vitamin D, and lab questions to bring to your gastroen
Wellness
IBD stress management: mindfulness, CBT skills, breathing, pacing, gut-directed therapy, and building a flare-ready rout
Support
How the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation IBD Help Center supports education and referrals, and when to contact your gastro
Health
Can you play sports with IBD? Exercise benefits, flare pacing, ostomy and j-pouch tips, and when to rest, general health
Nutrition
IBD malabsorption and micronutrient gaps: zinc, folate, magnesium, selenium, calcium, labs to discuss, and links to iron
Family
How Crohn's or colitis in one child can affect siblings, and gentle ways parents can keep everyone feeling seen. Family
Diet
Anti-inflammatory eating with Crohn's or colitis: Mediterranean patterns, omega-3s, ultra-processed foods, and limits of
Family
What many families pack for bathroom emergencies, comfort items, and clinic contacts during Crohn's or colitis flares. E
Nutrition
Probiotics for IBD: VSL#3, Saccharomyces boulardii, UC pouchitis, Crohn's cautions, and why strain and disease location
Wellness
IBD depression and anxiety are common. Gut-brain links, flare stress, when to seek help, therapy options, and questions
Wellness
Why heat and dehydration matter with Crohn's or colitis, practical drink choices, and when to call your care team. Lifes
Nutrition
Teen Crohn's and colitis nutrition: calories for growth, protein goals, cafeteria tips, and when poor growth needs a cli
Teen life
Managing IBD in high school: bathroom access, 504 accommodations, explaining absences, and talking to teachers, educatio
ICN Resources
Holiday stress, eating, and inclusion when friends or family have Crohn's or colitis. ICN resources for special occasion
Treatment
What mesalamine does, oral vs rectal forms, adherence tips, and when to call your GI about symptoms, education only.
Wellness
Beer, wine, coffee, and energy drinks with Crohn's or colitis: moderation, flares, medications, and dehydration, educati
Nutrition
Low-FODMAP basics for IBD: what FODMAPs are, who may benefit, elimination phases, and working with a dietitian, not a DI
ICN Resources
School, sports, travel, and telling friends about ostomy surgery. Overview of the ICN Ostomy Toolkit co-produced by pedi
Nutrition
Soluble vs insoluble fiber for Crohn's and colitis, flares vs remission, and how to reintroduce fiber with your dietitia
ICN Resources
Pediatric to adult gastroenterology handoff, self-advocacy, and skills for young adults with Crohn's or colitis. ICN Tra
Family
Communication, boundaries, and practical help without taking over medical decisions.
Wellness
Hydration, rest, what to log, and when to call your clinician, general education, not emergency guidance.
ICN Resources
How to find therapy for children and teens with Crohn's or colitis. Overview of ImproveCareNow's four-page mental health
Treatment
Prednisone and budesonide for Crohn's and colitis flares: what steroids do, side effects to watch, and tapering only wit
ICN Resources
Parent and caregiver mental health, sibling impact, and stress with pediatric Crohn's or colitis. Guide to the ICN Careg
Treatment
Azathioprine, methotrexate, and other immunosuppressants in Crohn's and colitis: what they do, labs, and questions for y
Wellness
What an ostomy is, emotional adjustment, and peer support resources, education only.
Nutrition
Gluten-free diets and IBD: celiac disease overlap, wheat as a trigger, and when testing matters before cutting gluten, e
ICN Resources
Choosing a school, dorms, dining halls, and disability services with IBD. Overview of the ImproveCareNow College & IBD T
Treatment
Prior authorization, appeals, and questions to ask your team, educational overview, not insurance or legal advice.
Nutrition
Can you eat dairy with IBD? Lactose intolerance vs inflammation, yogurt and cheese tips, and when to talk to your dietit
ICN Resources
504 plans, college accommodations, and workplace flexibility for Crohn's and colitis. Guide to the ImproveCareNow Accomm
Wellness
High-level overview of ADA workplace accommodations and 504 school plans for Crohn's and colitis, not legal advice.
Wellness
Sleep, naps, pacing activity, and bedroom habits that support recovery during Crohn's and colitis flares, general wellne
Wellness
How stress and gut symptoms interact, gentle coping tools, and when to reach for professional support, lifestyle educati
Family
Helping children with IBD feel normal, building school plans, and caring for parents' energy, family lifestyle education
Nutrition
IBDPal uses NIH Dietary Reference Intakes for baseline calories, protein, fluids, and micronutrients by age and sex. Ext
Treatment basics
What biologics are, how they fit in IBD care, infusion vs injection, and questions to ask your doctor, education only.
Lifestyle
Packing, airports, food on the road, and confidence-building habits for traveling with Crohn's or colitis, general educa
Nutrition
What a low-residue pattern can look like during a flare, gentle meal ideas, and how to talk with your care team, educati
Wellness & IBD
Why hydration matters in IBD, signs of dehydration, and practical strategies, general education, not medical advice.
Nutrition & Research
Gut microbiome, nutrition patterns, and personalized approaches in Crohn's and ulcerative colitis, general education, no
Nutrition & IBD
How food may aggravate UC symptoms for some people, common triggers to consider, and why individualized tracking matters
Nutrition & IBD
Gentler food choices, hydration ideas, and common triggers during a Crohn's disease flare, general education, not medica
Product & IBD
Why symptom and nutrition tracking matters in IBD, what to log, and how IBDPal can help, general education, not medical
Product
Introducing IBDPal, a free iOS app to help people with IBD track symptoms and patterns. General information, not medical
Browse national and state organizations. Support guide
Tip: Select North Carolina on the map to see local chapters, support groups, and major IBD centers.
Federal and state IBD policy highlights with links to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Education only.
Federal regulation · Prior authorization
The federal CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule (CMS-0057-F) sets maximum turnaround times for many government-backed plans (Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, CHIP, and Affordable Care Act marketplace plans). Insurers must approve or deny urgent requests within 72 hours and standard requests within 7 calendar days.
This is a crucial first step toward shorter waits for IBD tests and treatments. Patient advocates are urging federal officials to fully implement and expand these protections.
CMS fact sheet · CCF prior authorization guide · Take action (CCF)
Congress · Step therapy
The Safe Step Act (H.R. 2630 / S. 652) would create a clearer appeal process when insurers require patients to try and fail on preferred drugs before covering a provider-prescribed treatment. More than 40% of IBD patients report experiencing step therapy barriers.
At a recent U.S. House committee hearing, lawmakers highlighted how step therapy can leave patients behind. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation continues grassroots advocacy on Capitol Hill for commonsense reform.
Source: Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation federal and grassroots advocacy updates.
Partners & programs · IBDPal site updates · About MediVue · Trusted clinical sources · Find support by state
Public patient-support and education programs from biologic manufacturers and IBD organizations. Listings are curated by MediVue for education only. Not medical advice. Not an endorsement of any product, brand, or company.
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Manufacturer education · Takeda (ENTYVIO)
Manufacturer patient-support hub for people prescribed vedolizumab (ENTYVIO), including nurse educator resources and program information. Discuss treatment decisions only with your GI team.
Visit program → · Listed 2026-08-07
Manufacturer education · Johnson & Johnson (STELARA)
Patient support program for people prescribed ustekinumab (STELARA), including nurse navigator and savings/insurance education themes. Confirm eligibility and medical questions with your clinician.
Visit program → · Listed 2026-08-07
Manufacturer education · AbbVie (HUMIRA)
AbbVie patient-support resources for adalimumab (HUMIRA), including cost and program education pages. Biosimilars and other options may also be discussed in clinic; this listing is informational only.
Visit program → · Listed 2026-08-07
Manufacturer education · AbbVie (SKYRIZI)
Patient-support program for risankizumab (SKYRIZI), including nurse ambassador and savings-card education for eligible patients. Always verify coverage and side effects with your care team.
Visit program → · Listed 2026-08-07
Manufacturer education · AbbVie (RINVOQ)
Support resources for upadacitinib (RINVOQ), a JAK inhibitor used in some IBD pathways. Educational listing of the public program hub only.
Visit program → · Listed 2026-08-07
Partner program · Johnson & Johnson
Access and support hub covering insurance investigation themes and patient resources for certain Janssen medicines used in IBD and related care.
Visit program → · Listed 2026-08-07
Foundation · Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
National nonprofit education and support hub for people living with Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Selected Foundation Marks and education appear on IBDPal under license; the Foundation does not endorse IBDPal.
Visit program → · Listed 2026-08-07
Foundation · Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
Foundation help-line and education referral point for questions about living with IBD. Use alongside - not instead of - your gastroenterology team.
Visit program → · Listed 2026-08-07
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A place for student and early-career researchers to share IBD-related work aligned with IBDPal topics. Education only - not medical advice. Featured and approved papers link to original venues.
Featured · NHSJS · 2025
Current IBD treatments including biologics can reduce inflammation but often cannot achieve durable remission. This review summarizes regenerative and immune-modulating potential of stem cell approaches for Crohn’s disease, including tissue repair themes, clinical-trial signals, limitations, and future directions.
Tell us about student research related to Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis, nutrition, biologics, autoimmune associations, or related IBDPal topics. We review proposals manually before publishing.
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IBDPal is a program of MediVue, a North Carolina 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on IBD community education. We combine a free iOS app with articles, guides, and state support resources on ibdpal.org.
Foundation education under license. Selected educational content and Marks from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation are used on IBDPal under license for patient education. The Foundation does not endorse IBDPal or MediVue. Full About page · Foundation resources.
We highlight select co-produced resources from ImproveCareNow (ICN) under their Creative Commons policy. IBDPal is not an ICN partner or listed care center.
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Why IBDPal exists
Every lasting program begins with a simple standard: make tomorrow a little clearer than today.
IBDPal grew from a belief that people navigating Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis deserve education and tools that respect their time, their intelligence, and the complexity of life between clinic visits. Not flashy promises. Not jargon for its own sake. Clear guidance, calm tracking, and a place to return when the next question appears.
The founder built IBDPal around that standard. The vision is straightforward: honest, readable education that stays free; an iOS app that helps turn scattered notes into patterns a care team can discuss; and a website that keeps expanding so useful answers are never hard to find.
Progress here is measured in usefulness. A guide someone can finish in one sitting. A state page that points to real support. A visit summary that makes the next appointment feel less rushed. A nutrition note that helps someone prepare questions, not replace a clinician.
That standard shapes every choice: write with care, cite trusted sources, keep the experience calm, and improve what readers actually need. The founder’s commitment is to keep showing up for the IBD community with clarity, dignity, and practical help.
Today that mission continues through published articles and guides, the free IBDPal app, Foundation-licensed education where we are authorized to share it, and resources that keep education accessible. The goal has not changed: leave each visitor with one more useful next step.
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Help for the IBDPal iOS app and questions about using ibdpal.org education pages. Find answers below or contact our team.
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Use the Daily Log feature to record meals, symptoms, and medications. The app will automatically analyze your nutrition intake.
Yes, you can export your data in PDF or CSV format from the Settings menu. This helps you share information with your healthcare provider.
Our AI analyzes your logged symptoms, nutrition patterns, and medication adherence to identify potential flare risk factors.
In the IBDPal iOS app: yes. App health data is protected with encryption and security controls designed for sensitive health information. Browsing ibdpal.org does not create a health account or store meal, symptom, or medication logs. See our Website Privacy Policy and App Privacy Policy.
Yes, you can log data offline. Your information will sync when you reconnect to the internet.
No. IBDPal and ibdpal.org are education and self-management tools only. Always follow your gastroenterologist or IBD team for treatment decisions.
They are different patterns used for different situations. Ask which approach fits your current disease activity, do not combine restrictive diets without guidance.
Severe pain, heavy bleeding, signs of dehydration, high fever, or symptoms your team labels as urgent warrant prompt contact or emergency care (911 in the U.S.).
See our community map, support guide, or the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation at 888-694-8872.
In the app, enable notifications for doses and appointments you configure. Allow notification permissions in iOS Settings if prompts do not appear.
Complete your profile setup to get personalized recommendations. Add your diagnosis, current medications, and dietary preferences.
Log meals, symptoms, medications, and bowel movements daily for the most accurate insights and trend analysis.
Connect with other IBD patients, share success stories, and learn from community experiences in the IBD Stories section.
Our support team is here to assist you with any questions or concerns.
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New patient tools · local-first
Use this space to look up trusted health terms and keep a simple private notebook of foods, symptoms, and possible patterns to discuss with your care team.
Trusted term lookup
Search symptoms or conditions to see standard terms from the National Library of Medicine. This helps you spell and phrase notes more clearly for appointments.
Selecting a term does not mean it applies to you clinically. Confirm diagnoses and symptom concerns with your care team.
Private pattern notebook
Track meals, ingredients, symptoms, and context in a detective-style notebook. The goal is to notice possible patterns without blaming foods too quickly.
Ranking is based only on your local entries and is not proof that a food causes symptoms. Bring patterns to a GI dietitian or gastroenterologist.
Symptom pattern check
Answer a few questions about today. You get a calm, cloudy, or storm-watch readout to help you notice patterns. This does not predict flares or diagnose IBD.
Gut Weather uses simple rules in your browser only. It cannot tell you that you have Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or that a flare is coming. See urgent care red flags and visit prep for more help.
Live recipe ideas · education only
Generate gentle meal ideas from ingredients you have, then open related YouTube cooking searches for preparation inspiration.
Recipe cards and YouTube cooking searches will appear here.
NIH DRI reference · education only
Daily reference tables, natural food sources per serving and per ounce, and micronutrient guides for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Supports remission planning with your care team; not medical advice.
Choose a profile to view macronutrient and micronutrient reference ranges used in IBDPal baseline tracking.
USDA FoodData Central
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Values are per standard serving and per ounce for comparison. Ask your IBD dietitian which foods fit your current symptoms and texture needs.
IBDPal education aligns with NIH DRI tables first, then IBD-specific nutrition guidance from major clinical sources.
Macronutrient, micronutrient, and tracking posts grouped for quick reading.
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