A useful GLP-1 review note does not need to be a detailed diary. The aim is to help you and your prescriber see what has happened since the last appointment, what has been manageable, and which questions still need an answer. A few dated observations are usually more useful than trying to remember a whole month in the consultation room.
Start with the treatment facts
Bring the name of your medicine, the device you use, the date you started it, and a list of your other medicines, vitamins and supplements. Note any changes made since the last review, including changes made by another clinician. Keep the packet or patient leaflet available so that you can check the exact product if needed.
Record the pattern, not just the latest day
Write down the dates you took the medicine, any doses you were unable to take as planned, and practical issues such as difficulty obtaining a prescription, travelling, or using the device. If you track weight, appetite, meals, activity or blood glucose, bring the pattern that is most relevant to your own treatment rather than a pile of unrelated numbers.
Describe symptoms clearly
For any side effect or new symptom, note when it began, how long it lasted, what it felt like, how much it affected everyday activities, and whether anything else changed at the same time. Include symptoms that have gone away as well as those that are still bothering you. This description is more useful than a label such as “bad nausea” on its own.
End with your priorities
Put your two or three most important questions at the top of the page. You might want to understand a symptom, discuss whether the routine still fits your life, or ask what to monitor before the next review. Bring your notes and the official medicine information to the appointment, and tell the clinician about anything urgent rather than waiting for a routine review.