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 Joint Commission on Health Care (the Commission) is established in the legislative branch of. state government. The purpose of the Commission is to study, report and make recommendations. on all areas of health care provision, regulation, insurance, liability, licensing, and delivery of. services.