The Ultimate Cinematic Wound:The Crucifixion Decoded: Medical Science Behind the Cross
In this episode of Diabetes with Dr G. Dr. G analyzes the crucifixion from a clinical and historical perspective, breaking down biomechanics, respiratory failure, wound mechanics, infection risks, and...
6 Apr 17min
The Medicine of the Crucifixion: Hematohidrosis, Scourging, and Asphyxiation
Dr. D examines the wounds of Jesus Christ through a medical lens, covering hematohidrosis in the garden, the scourging and crown of thorns, and the biomechanics of crucifixion that led to systemic col...
4 Apr 11min
Silent Bone Death: Avascular Necrosis in the Diabetic Foot
This episode explains avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis) — bone death from loss of blood supply — and why it’s particularly dangerous in people with diabetes. Dr. G reviews common causes, high-risk fo...
4 Apr 14min
Tetanus in Diabetic Feet: The Hidden Nail Threat
Dr. G explains how tetanus, caused by Clostridium tetani, can enter through small wounds—especially diabetic foot ulcers—and cause jaw stiffness, severe muscle spasms, respiratory failure, and death i...
4 Apr 11min
When Pain Speaks: Decoding Diabetic Foot Alerts
Dr. G explains how pain is a survival message — not just discomfort — and breaks down types of diabetic foot pain, what they commonly indicate (neuropathy, infection, ischemia, or bone involvement), a...
30 Mar 13min
Failure to Thrive in Diabetic Ulcers -When a Wound Means Systemic Collapse:
This episode explains "failure to thrive" in adults with diabetes — a multifactorial clinical syndrome where poor nutrition, inflammation, and chronic disease prevent wound healing. It reviews warning...
27 Mar 23min
The Cost of Healing- Medicine Isn’t Blind: How Coverage and Cash Shape Diabetic Wound Outcomes
In this episode Dr G examines how the healthcare system—not just clinical decisions—affects diabetic wound outcomes, highlighting how insurance rules, financial barriers, transportation and approval d...
25 Mar 21min
Don't Drive on It: Why Diabetic Foot Ulcers and Cars Don't Mix
This episode makes one simple point: do not drive on a diabetic foot ulcer or while wearing a cam boot, post‑op shoe, or with an uncovered ulcer. It explains the biomechanics of pedal use, how repetit...
21 Mar 19min
