Diabetic Foot Files

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Welcome to the Diabetic Foot Files Podcast and the LIMBWatch series — where diabetic foot surveillance, wound intelligence, prevention science, and limb preservation come together. I’m Dr. G / Dr. WoundPicasso aka Dr. Gabrielle Hutcheson Donaldson, podiatrist and wound care specialist, and I’m here to educate, empower, and guide you through the evolving world of diabetic foot care.

From wound healing and pressure injuries to surveillance systems and amputation prevention, we break down the science, challenge the myths, and share strategies that help save limbs and improve lives. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, clinician, or healthcare professional, this is your destination for diabetic foot education, prevention, and preservation.

So let’s dive in — because when you take care of your feet, they take care of you.
LIMBWatch: Surveillance Before Salvage.

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Small Wound, Severe Pain: Recognizing Sickle Cell Foot Ulcers

Dr. G explains how sickle cell disease causes rigid, sickled red blood cells that block microvasculature, producing severe pain and tissue ischemia that can lead to foot ulcers. The episode covers pat...

16 Huhti 14min

Acute on Chronic: What the term really means for you and your wound

In this episode Dr. G explains “acute on chronic” in diabetic foot care — when a long-standing ulcer or osteomyelitis suddenly deteriorates into an aggressive, limb- or life-threatening infection. He ...

14 Huhti 23min

Who Do You See First? Night Shift Decisions for Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Dr. G breaks down how to prioritize diabetic foot consults at 1:30 a.m., focusing on recognizing life‑threatening vs limb‑threatening problems. Learn the red flags of systemic infection—fever, tachyca...

13 Huhti 27min

Fascia: The Silent Highway of Foot Infections

This episode explores the fascia — the continuous connective tissue network beneath the skin — and explains how it can guide healing or rapidly transmit infection in the diabetic foot. Learn the key a...

12 Huhti 7min

Diabetic Foot Files: The Hidden Math Behind Every Ulcer

Dr. G breaks down the epidemiology of diabetic foot disease, explaining who is affected, where it occurs, and why. He highlights key global figures — over 500 million people with diabetes and up to 25...

11 Huhti 9min

Spring Foot Risks: Beat Blisters Before They Become Amputations

Dr. G explains why Limb Loss Awareness Month matters and why spring increases diabetic foot risks. Increased activity, moisture, and seasonal changes create a perfect storm for blisters, fungal and ba...

10 Huhti 17min

Under Pressure: How Hyperbaric Oxygen Can Save Diabetic Limbs

Dr. G explores hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for diabetic foot care — how breathing 100% oxygen under increased pressure boosts tissue oxygenation, promotes angiogenesis, improves immune function, ...

9 Huhti 21min

Invisible Fire: How Free Radicals Destroy the Diabetic Foot

This episode explains how free radicals (ROS and RNS) drive tissue damage and delayed healing in diabetic foot ulcers, covering their sources, detection, and effects on cells, blood flow, nerves, and ...

8 Huhti 22min