How to determine if You are “Flaring” ?

I believe I had diarrhea for years before my
cronh’s diagnosis , but I always assumed the
diarrhea was due to me being a coffee-holic
and would have diarrhea after coffee and cream.
So is my only way to know if I am having
a Flare is by checking my stool consistency.
My stools are Much better since starting
drinking liquid EN diet – consuming lots of
‘ensure’ or other protein drinks.
My GI doc has not suggested any testing
at all …so…