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Learn about IBD treatments, diet, complications, and quality of life through videos, interactive quizzes, and more on the I'll Be Determined disease management website.
Be an active part of the search for cures; participate in a clinical trial of experimental treatments.
Use GI Buddy to keep a daily log of your disease and see trends over time to share with your healthcare team.
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Learn about CCFA’s mission: to cure Crohn'sdisease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of those affected.
Welcome to the Resource Center, which contains tracking tools and other resources that can help you and your doctor understand and manage your Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis better.
Our tracking tools make it easy for you to track how your symptoms are affected by the foods you eat, your activities, or your treatment. Some of these tracking tools are available as printouts, or you can use our interactive tracker tool, GI Buddy, online or on your iPhone. You can also access our sample letter library below for assistance with insurance appeals, financial information and other resources.
Plus, connect with people who know what you’re going through by joining one of our monthly Online Support Groups.
Simply click to download the tool you need, print, and start tracking!
Log your medication
Keeping track of when you take your meds and therapies can provide valuable insight to how effectively your treatment is working. Download PDF Access GI Buddy Interactive Tracker
Online Support Group
During this 4-week program, you'll learn more about managing IBD, and create your own supportive community by sharing experiences and learning from one another. Register today
Track your flares
Accurately keeping track of when your flares occur can help your doctor assess if your treatment is working. Download PDF Access GI Buddy Interactive Tracker
Need financial or insurance help?
Has your medication, test and other needed services been denied by your insurance company? Need info on financial and other resources? Download sample appeal letters that you or your health care provider can use to get you the care and resources you need. Access the sample letter library here.
Note what you eat
Writing down what and when you eat every day can help you determine whether there is a correlation between your diet and your symptoms. Download PDF Access GI Buddy Interactive Tracker
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