Send a text In this episode, we discuss what we would tell our newly diagnosed selves about living with IBD. We emphasize the importance of seeking help early, understanding inflammation, and finding trustworthy resources. We also discuss the role of nutrition in managing IBD and the empowerment that comes from being informed and proactive in one's health journey. Takeaways- - Seek help early so that you have a supportive plan. - Understand that inflammation can exist without symptoms. - Regular monitoring of inflammation is crucial. - Low appetite and weight loss need to be assessed by your provider. - Find trustworthy resources and support systems. - Empower yourself with knowledge about your condition. - Nutrition plays a vital role in managing IBD. - You have a role in your treatment plan. You can find our Flare Guide here: 👇 https://crohns-and-colitis-dietitians.thrivecart.com/flare-guide/ Chapters: 00:00- Navigating the Journey of IBD Diagnosis 02:30- The Importance of Seeking Help Early 05:27- Finding Trustworthy Resources and Support 08:13- Understanding Inflammation and Monitoring Health 10:47- The Role of Nutrition in Managing IBD 13:53- Empowerment Through Knowledge and Resources 16:26- Creating Effective Support Materials for Patients Follow us on instagram @crohns_and_colitis_dietitians Follow us on youtube @thecrohnscolitisdietitians We love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us. We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here. 💜 Ashley