Overall, the connections made and insights gained at #ADA2019 were invaluable. One important takeaway from the sessions that is also touted by our organization is the fact that diabetes does not occur in a vacuum – meaning that an individual with prediabetes or diabetes is much more likely to develop, or already have, comorbidities such as heart disease, NASH, or diabetic kidney disease. By recognizing the connection between diabetes and other ailments, we can potentially expand upon the locations where A1C is typically tested in order to reach at-risk populations sooner.