Transcription: Heart Health in Women with Diabetes Women with diabetes have a two to four times greater chance of developing heart disease than non-diabetic women. In fact, unlike the general population, women of any age with diabetes have approximately the same chance of getting heart disease as men of similar age. In this section, we outline the importance of diet and exercise in both blood sugar control and heart health. We also bring you up to date on the latest ideas from experts explaining what might be causing people with diabetes to have an increased chance of developing heart disease.