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.
With Essential Plan coverage through Empire, adults can get benefits like: 1  A 24/7 NurseLine to answer health questions. 2  A personal provider for primary care and to coordinate all of your health care.