Deficient immunity, multiple system organ failure(MSOF) and refractory hyperglycemia may contribute toa high mortality of severe acute respiratory syndrome(SARS) patients with diabetes mellitus (DM),according to a clinical review of 139 SARS deathsreported hy Dr. Yang Jinkui of Endocrinology Deficient immunity, multiple system organ failure (MSOF) and refractory hyperglycemia may contribute to a high mortality of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) patients with diabetes mellitus (DM), according to a clinical review of 139 SARS deaths reported hy Dr. Yang Jinkui of Endocrinology