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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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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.
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.
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.
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Full index · Nutrition · Flare help · FAQ
Wellness
IBD night sweats: fever patterns, active inflammation, medications, infections to rule out, and when to call your clinic
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
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
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
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
Diet
Anti-inflammatory eating with Crohn's or colitis: Mediterranean patterns, omega-3s, ultra-processed foods, and limits of
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
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
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
Nutrition
Soluble vs insoluble fiber for Crohn's and colitis, flares vs remission, and how to reintroduce fiber with your dietitia
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.
Treatment
Prednisone and budesonide for Crohn's and colitis flares: what steroids do, side effects to watch, and tapering only wit
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
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
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.
IBDPal site updates · About MediVue · Trusted clinical sources · Find support by state
210+ free pages & iOS app · not medical advice
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.
IBDPal began after identifying a gap between clinic visits: hard-to-track meals, unpredictable symptoms, and scattered education online.
The MediVue Founders team set out to build a calm place to log food and symptoms between appointments, plus honest, readable education that does not require a medical degree to understand.
We highlight select co-produced resources from ImproveCareNow (ICN) under their Creative Commons policy. IBDPal is not an ICN partner or listed care center.
IBD policy news · Site updates · Analytics
Clinical partnerships · Trusted sources · Executive summary · For clinicians
Month-by-month changelog · updated July 2026
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Last updated: July 2026
MediVue publishes two privacy policies so website readers and app users each get the right details:
Questions: privacy@ibdpal.org · MediVue, North Carolina, USA
Help for the IBDPal iOS app and questions about using ibdpal.org education pages. Find answers below or contact our team.
Get direct help from our support team
Email: support@ibdpal.org
Response Time: Within 24 hours
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.
General Support: support@ibdpal.org
Technical Issues: tech@ibdpal.org
Business Inquiries: contactus@ibdpal.org
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.
General Inquiries: info@ibdpal.org
Business Partnerships: contactus@ibdpal.org