MyGut vs SIMBA GI Platform

Crohn’s and Colitis Canada’s App for Managing IBD MyGut is a free, easy-to-use app from Crohn’s and Colitis Canada designed to support people living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing IBD for years, MyGut helps you track your health, access reliable information, and manage life with IBD more effectively. With tools to monitor your condition, reflect on your progress, and access trusted resources, MyGut puts your health information in one place. It’s designed to help you feel more in control, stay informed, and work together with your care team. Key Features: 1. Educational content hub with trusted articles and videos from Crohn’s and Colitis Canada 2. Symptom tracking and journaling to monitor how you’re feeling over time 3. Health questionnaires (flare checker, quality of life, ER/hospitalization check-ins) to help assess disease activity and guide next steps 4. My History section with a complete record of symptoms, questionnaires, and hospital visits to help monitor progress and support self-management Important Information The content provided in MyGut is for general information purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions about your condition. Never ignore or delay seeking professional medical advice because of information provided through the app. We are pilot testing virtual monitoring and secure messaging with a select number of users and clinics, with plans to make these features available to more users in the future. Visit crohnsandcolitis.ca\mygut for more information.

The SIMBA GI Platform is the official companion app for participants enrolled in the SIMBA (Swallowable Intestinal Microbiome Biosensor Assessment) study. This app guides you through every step of your study participation — from scheduling your capsule ingestion to recording your food diary and tracking capsule retrieval. Features: - Step-by-step ingestion scheduling and task guidance - Daily food diary to log what you eat during the study period - Questionnaires to capture your health and symptom data - Capsule retrieval tracking and shipping instructions - Medication guidance to help you prepare for ingestion - Help centre with FAQs and instructional resources - Contact your study coordinator directly from the app Note: This app is exclusively for invited SIMBA study participants. A valid kit ID is required to log in.