An illness or infection would MOST likely cause:
A) diabetic ketoacidosis.
B) acute hyperglycemia.
C) blood glucose above 500 mg/dL.
D) a slow onset of hyperglycemia.
Answer: D) a slow onset of hyperglycemia.
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