“When a patient has beta cell defects, first-phase insulin secretion is impaired and eventually lost, which results in fasting hyperglycemia.”

“He suffered myocardial infarction in 1994 and has diabetes mellitus, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and impaired renal function.”

“The regular insulin regimen was 0.1 units per kg followed by continuous infusion of 0.1 units per kg per hour until correction of hyperglycemia.”

“Cardiovascular disease is substantially increased in diabetes, with hyperglycaemia an independent risk factor.”

“Despite giving himself an increased dose he soon developed hyperglycaemia and ketonuria.”

“Inadequate dosage or discontinuation of treatment, especially in type 1 diabeties, may lead to hyperglycaemia.”