Please Grow for Me: The Photosynthesis of Diabetic Wound Healing
Dr. G examines how growth factors act as fertilizers, and how oxygen and light therapies function like sunlight and air to revive chronic diabetic foot ulcers. He explains key molecules (EGF, PDGF, VEGF, FGF, TGF‑β), the problem of growth factor resistance in diabetes, and bedside treatments including PRP, topical/recombinant growth factors, topical and hyperbaric oxygen, and photobiomodulation.
Using clinical anecdotes and a “please grow for me” theme, the episode surveys current approaches and emerging technologies (smart dressings, nanoparticle delivery, adaptive LED devices) for actively cultivating wound healing.
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Feed Me, Seymour: The Metabolic Appetite of Diabetic Wounds
Dr. G explores how wound healing is an active metabolic process — what wounds need (calories, protein, oxygen, vitamins and minerals), how hyperglycemia and malnutrition stall repair, and a case where nutritional repletion spurred granulation within 14 days.
The episode emphasizes checking nutrition labs, optimizing protein and micronutrients, controlling glucose, and using a multidisciplinary team to prevent complications and amputation.
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Diabetic Foot Abscesses: When Pus Hides Beneath the Skin
This episode of Diabetic Foot Files explains how abscesses form in diabetic feet, why they can develop quickly and silently, and the importance of identifying fluctuance, pain, odor, and signs of deeper infection.
We cover pathophysiology, common pus types (including MRSA), recommended imaging, incision and drainage principles, antibiotic choices, aftercare, and prevention tips for people with diabetes.
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The Vampire's Cure: Why Bleeding Can Mean Healing
In this Halloween edition of Diabetic Foot Files, Dr. G blends vampire lore with wound-care science to show how blood can signal healing—not horror. The episode covers the history linking myths to medicine, the stages of hemostasis, and why controlled bleeding during debridement often means viable tissue and good perfusion.
Practical tips include debridement methods, when to seek vascular clearance, managing anticoagulants and bleeding disorders, moisture balance, offloading strategies, and therapies like hyperbaric oxygen. A quick Q&A reinforces key takeaways for clinicians and patients.
Dr. Gabrielle Hutcheson -Donaldson explains why completing prescribed antibiotic courses is critical for diabetic foot infections: early symptom relief doesn’t mean the infection is gone, and stopping treatment can lead to resistant bacteria, osteomyelitis, sepsis, or even amputation.
The episode also covers when to take antibiotics with or without food, common food and drug interactions (dairy, iron, antacids, alcohol, blood thinners, contraceptives), and practical tips for patients and clinicians — always finish the course, don’t share or save antibiotics, and ask your pharmacist if unsure.
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Welcome to the Diabetic Foot Files Podcast—the show where real stories, latest research, and essential tips to help prevent diabetic foot complications. I’m Dr. G / Dr WoundPicasso aka Dr. Gabrielle Hutcheson Donaldson and as a podiatrist and wound care specialist . I’m here to educate, empower, and guide you through the world of diabetic foot care. From wound healing to amputation prevention, we’ll break down the facts, bust the myths, and share life-saving strategies. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this podcast is your go-to resource for healthier feet and a better quality of life. So let’s dive in—because take care of your feet, because the take care of you
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