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.
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) regulates health plans underwritten by insurance companies. That means that some of your options, like Medicare, are not regulated by CDI and you will have to contact another agency if you need help with a problem or need assistance.