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Managing Your IBD: What You Should Know

Watch this video to learn about the different ways to manage your Crohn’s and colitis and to navigate conversations with your healthcare providers.

You will have the opportunity to hear about how managing your symptoms, finding the right medication, taking care of your mental health, and maintaining a healthy routine play a role in taking control of your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Find out about how healthcare providers keep track of your well-being during medical visits and receive practical tips for monitoring your health at home.

Get advice and resources to prepare for your medical appointments, initiate meaningful conversations with your healthcare team, and make changes to your management plan.


 
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  • Canada has among the highest incidence rates of Crohn's and colitis in the world.
  • 1 in 140 Canadians lives with Crohn’s or colitis.
  • Families new to Canada are developing these diseases for the first time.
  • Incidence of Crohn’s in Canadian kids under 10 has doubled since 1995.
  • People are most commonly diagnosed before age 30.

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