How to Track Your GLP-1 Shots (a Simple System That Sticks)

Injectable GLP-1 medicines are often taken on a set schedule, and the weeks blur together quickly. Was it Tuesday or Wednesday last week? Which side did you use? Did that queasy day line up with shot day? A few seconds of logging each time answers those questions and gives you something clear to share with your prescriber.

This guide is about record-keeping only. Your dose and schedule come from your prescriber and your medicine's official information.

What to write down for every shot

• Date and time. The most useful thing to log. It shows your rhythm and makes a late or missed week obvious.
• Your dose, exactly as prescribed. Record what your prescriber told you to take, so the history stays clear if your plan changes.
• Injection site. Official medicine information for injectable GLP-1s describes injecting in the stomach, thigh or upper arm and changing the exact spot each time. A log means you never have to remember which one you used.
• Taken, late or skipped. Honest beats perfect. A skipped week you can see is more useful than a gap you can't explain. If you miss a dose, follow your medicine's instructions or ask your prescriber, not a tracker.
• A quick note (optional). "Tired today", "new pen", "ate late". Tiny notes become patterns later.

How to remember shot day

Pick a day and time that fits your week, then let a reminder do the remembering. The most useful reminders follow your prescribed schedule and nudge you again if you haven't logged. Some people choose a calm evening so an off day doesn't land on a busy workday.

Notes app vs. calendar vs. a shot tracker app

	Notes or paper	Calendar alert	Shot tracker app
Reminds you	No	Yes	Yes, and again if you haven't logged
Remembers your site	If you write it	No	Yes
Shows patterns	No	No	Weight, symptoms and food next to each shot
Shareable report	Retype it	No	PDF or CSV export

Log the week around the shot, too

The shot is one line of the story. Your weight trend, how you felt, protein and water, logged next to your shot history, show what a normal week looks like for you. See what to track on GLP-1 for a simple checklist, or the free weight trend calculator if you just want the trend.

Bring it to your appointments

Before a visit, export or jot down your recent shots alongside your weight and any symptoms. It turns "I think it was fine?" into a clear picture your clinician can use. Questions about your dose, a missed shot or a side effect belong with them.