Preparing for a glucose review with your healthcare professional

Your glucose records can be a useful starting point for a conversation with your healthcare team. A few notes about your questions, medicines and day-to-day experiences can help you explain what you would like to discuss. This guide focuses on preparing for a routine appointment, rather than interpreting your readings or changing treatment. [1–3]

At a glance

Bring your records

Have your glucose chart, logbook or app available for the discussion. [1]

Prepare your questions

Write down what you want to ask and put your most important concerns first. [2]

Review your medicines

Bring a current list of what you take, including non-prescription medicines and supplements. [3]

01 Gather your glucose records

NIDDK recommends recording glucose checks with their dates, times and results, along with context such as food and physical activity, and bringing this information to your healthcare team. A chart or smartphone app can help organise these records. [1]

For the appointment, make a short note of the readings or patterns you want to discuss. Ask the clinic beforehand how it would like you to provide your records. Do not assume that your clinician automatically receives information from your device.

02 Write down what you want to discuss

Healthdirect's Question Builder helps people prepare and prioritise questions before a medical appointment. Writing them down gives you something to refer to during the conversation. [2]

You could use these prompts to start your own list:

- What do I most want to understand about my glucose records?

- Which part of using my device do I find difficult?

- What has changed in my routine since our last review?

- What would I like explained again?

These are conversation prompts, not a medical assessment or a complete appointment checklist.

03 Bring an up-to-date medicine list

Healthdirect recommends telling your health professional about the medicines and supplements you take. Bring a current list, including prescribed medicines, non-prescription products and supplements, and raise any questions about them. [3]

If you are unsure about a medicine's name or instructions, make a note of that uncertainty so you can clarify it. Do not guess missing details or change your medicines to prepare for the appointment.

04 Agree on your next steps

Use the appointment to discuss your diabetes care plan and glucose records. Ask your healthcare team which glucose range is appropriate for you and tell them if your readings frequently fall outside your agreed range. [1]

Before you finish, check that you understand any advice. Ask for an explanation in different words if needed. Healthdirect encourages people to keep asking questions when something is unclear. [2]

A simple preparation note

You can copy these headings into a notebook or phone note:

• My main question

• Records I want to discuss

• Medicines and supplements I take

• Changes or difficulties I want to mention

• Questions I still need answered

This is an optional organising tool. Follow any preparation instructions from your clinic. If you need help before a scheduled review, contact your healthcare team rather than waiting to complete this checklist.

Sources

[1] National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Managing Diabetes.

[2] Healthdirect Australia. Question Builder.

[3] Healthdirect Australia. Questions to ask your doctor.

Sources accessed 29 September 2026.

This article provides general appointment-preparation information. It does not replace your device's Instructions for Use or advice from your healthcare professional.