With men, diabetes increases the risk for heart disease two-to threefold. Data also show that women with diabetes are more likely than men with the disease to have poor blood glucose control, be obese, and have high blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the U.S. governmentâs principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
In February 2013 the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released rules on essential health benefits, actuarial value and accreditation. NCSL has compiled an easy-to-use 50-state table, including state selections and federal fall-backs, with links to details for each final plan.