Reflexes, Tuning Forks & Monofilaments: Inside the Diabetic Foot Exam
This episode breaks down the neurological exam of the diabetic foot, explaining reflexes, vibration testing, monofilament assessment, proprioception, pinprick and temperature testing, and the autonomi...
22 Aug 27min
“I Have a Diabetic Foot Ulcer… But I Don’t Have Insurance. Now What?”
This episode explains what to do if you have a diabetic foot ulcer and no health insurance, stressing that you should not ignore the wound or try to self-treat. It covers signs of infection, the need ...
21 Aug 17min
SMAPs: Rethinking Antimicrobials for Diabetic Foot Care
This episode explores SMAPs — synthetic mimics of antimicrobial peptides — and how they use membrane-targeting chemistry to kill bacteria differently from conventional antibiotics. It covers the scien...
19 Aug 21min
LIMBWatch Series: Dr. Shilpa Rajan Mulki- Look at Your Feet Before You Sleep: Saving Limbs in Resource-Limited Settings
🎙️ Diabetic Foot Files: Limb Watch with Dr. Shilpa Rajan Mulki What if some amputations could be prevented simply by recognizing the warning signs sooner? In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files: Limb...
17 Aug 48min
The Toe That Killed Jack Daniel: The Untold Medical Story
A man who built a global whiskey empire may have been felled not by drink or duel but by a small foot injury that turned infected. This episode examines the legend of Jack Daniel’s toe, the historical...
16 Aug 36min
Understanding Undermining- Unseen, unexpected and unforgiving : The Truth Behind “Doctor Made My Wound Bigger” — Understanding Undermining
This episode explains undermining in diabetic foot ulcers—how tissue destruction can extend beneath intact skin, why wounds may appear larger after debridement, and what that means for healing. We cov...
15 Aug 19min
Teeth in the Tide- When the Ocean Bites: Barracuda Strike and Diabetic Foot Danger
In this episode Dr. G recounts a surprising barracuda bite that exposes the challenges of marine injuries, especially for people with diabetes. The episode explains how sharp lacerations, contaminatio...
15 Aug 22min
Forgotten Infection Friday- Madura Foot: The Silent, Years-Long Infection Hiding in Plain Sight
This episode reviews Madura foot (mycetoma), a chronic implantation infection characterized by long-standing swelling, multiple sinus tracts, and visible ‘‘grains.’p> There are two main types — eumyce...
15 Aug 33min
