Unequal Step,Unequal Time, Unequal Limbs: How Bias and Systems Drive Diabetic Amputations
Dr. G explains how bias, delayed care, and limited resources can turn a diabetic foot ulcer into an amputation, disproportionately affecting Black, rural, and low-income patients. The episode outlines...
23 Apr 28min
Opportunistic Parasites in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Dr. G explores how parasites — from fly larvae (myiasis) to scabies and rare nematodes — exploit diabetic foot ulcers, why these wounds create ideal niches, and how to recognize, diagnose, and treat p...
22 Apr 18min
Rocker‑Bottom Revelation: Decoding Charcot Neuroarthropathy
This episode explains how Charcot (rocker‑bottom) foot develops in diabetes: loss of protective sensation, repetitive microtrauma, neurovascular changes and an inflammatory cascade cause midfoot fract...
21 Apr 16min
Diabetic Foot Forensics: Reading Ulcers Like a Crime Scene
Dr. G explains how diabetic foot ulcers act like timelines or crime scenes, revealing the sequence of pressure, neuropathy, ischemia and infection that caused them. The episode walks through forensic ...
19 Apr 26min
Thick Blood, Thin Margins: How Hemoconcentration Sabotages Diabetic Foot Healing
Dr. G explains hemoconcentration — when low plasma volume makes blood thicker — and why it matters for diabetic foot care. The episode covers how dehydration, diuretics, hyperglycemia, and immobility ...
18 Apr 15min
Utopia vs Reality: The War Between What Should Be… and What Is
This episode contrasts two worlds: in Utopia, AI-powered early detection and immediate offloading prevent pressure injuries, infections, and amputations; in Reality, ignored calluses and delayed care ...
17 Apr 18min
CAM Boots and the Hidden PE Risk
Dr. G explains how CAM boots, while essential for offloading diabetic foot ulcers, can promote venous stasis and lead to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). The episode covers the...
17 Apr 16min
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 Apr 14min
