A short checklist for a clearer conversation
Use this checklist to organize your own records before an appointment. It is a record-keeping aid, not a medical assessment. You can use a notebook, spreadsheet or GLP-1 tracking app.
| Bring | Details to check |
|---|---|
| Current medication list | Names, the instructions you were given and any changes your care team made |
| Shot or dose history | Dates and times you recorded, including entries marked late or skipped |
| Side-effect notes | What you noticed, when it started and questions you want to ask |
| Other records requested by your clinician | For example, dated weight entries or nutrition notes, if relevant to your care plan |
| Your top questions | Put the most important question first so it is easy to find |
A missing entry means you do not have a record. It should not be treated as proof that a dose was missed.
Keep observations separate from conclusions
“Felt nauseated Monday evening” is an observation. “The injection site caused nausea” is a conclusion that a timeline alone cannot establish. Record what happened in your own words and discuss it with your clinician. The side-effect logging guide explains a simple way to keep dated notes.
Do not wait for a scheduled appointment or a complete diary if you need medical help. Follow the instructions supplied with your medication and contact your care team about concerns.
Write down the instructions; do not calculate a new dose
Copy the medication name and dose from the instructions you were given. If you are unsure about a label, concentration, measurement or administration step, ask your prescriber or pharmacist. The FDA has reported dosing errors with compounded injectable semaglutide and advises patients to discuss measurement and administration with their health care provider or compounder. See the FDA safety alert.
Pelora does not calculate a treatment change or tell you whether a missed dose should be taken.
Review an export before sharing
Pelora’s free CSV/JSON export lets you keep a copy of the records you entered. Check the date range, units and notes, then decide which file to share through the channel your clinician recommends. A CSV file is a personal record, not a clinical report or a diagnosis.
For background on discussing weight-management medication benefits and side effects with a health professional, see NIDDK’s prescription medication guide.
Keep the rest of your routine simple
- Record a semaglutide routine without relying on memory.
- Keep a record of injection sites alongside your medication’s own instructions.
- Log protein entries using goals agreed with your care team.