Occasionally, the atlantooccipital membrane may be partially ossified, resulting in an apparent bone fragment posterior to the superior articular process. This should not be confused with a fracture of the atlas or occipital condyle (Figs. 8A and 8B).
Belinda Childs, MN, ARNP, BC-ADM, CDE, responds. Skin abscesses, also known as boils, are more common in people with uncontrolled diabetes. They are usually caused by bacteria, typically Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus, but the abscesses can also be caused by other bacteria.
Presence of Tumor. Another probable cause for the occurrence of diabetic shock is the presence of tumor known as insulinoma. Insulinoma is actually a type of tumor that grows only in the pancreas. This stimulates the pancreas to produce excessive levels of insulin causing blood glucose to severely drop.iabetic shock is an extremely serious condition and if left untreated would lead to serious complications and even death. There may be several things that result to diabetic shock. Mere dieting can cause an extreme drop in glucose levels.