Liquid Gold: How Your Plasma Can Heal Diabetic Foot Ulcers
In this episode Dr. G (Wound Picasso) explains autologous plasma therapy for diabetic foot ulcers — what plasma is, how PRP and PPP are prepared and applied, and the biology behind growth factors, fib...
20 Aug 202515min
Hocus Pocus of Diabetic Wounds
Dr. G explores how ancient remedies, rituals, and the power of words intersect with modern diabetic wound care — from medical-grade honey and garlic’s properties to negative-pressure therapy, hyperbar...
19 Aug 202520min
Phage Power: A New Hope for Antibiotic‑Resistant Foot Wounds
Dr. G explores bacteriophage (phage) therapy as an experimental treatment for infected diabetic foot ulcers, explaining how phages work, their history, and why they might succeed where antibiotics fai...
18 Aug 202511min
Minocycline: A Tetracycline With a Twist — Treating Mild Diabetic Foot Infections and Mood?
Dr. G explores minocycline, a tetracycline antibiotic useful for mild skin and soft tissue diabetic foot infections, particularly when MRSA is a concern. Key points include dosing (100 mg PO q12h), li...
18 Aug 202517min
Pack, Protect, Enjoy: Traveling with a Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Dr. G explains how to travel safely with a diabetic foot ulcer: why travel increases risk, what to pack, and how to dress and protect your wound on the road. He covers pre-trip medical clearance, esse...
15 Aug 202513min
"Mastering Bactrim: What Every Clinician Should Know About Diabetic Foot Ulcers"
Welcome back to Diabetic Foot Files, your clinical guide to wound care with a touch of nerdy insight. In this episode, we delve into the antibiotic Bactrim – known generically as Trimethoprim sulfamet...
13 Aug 202512min
Dakin's Solution: From World War I to Modern Wound Clinics
Welcome to another insightful episode of Diabetic Foot Files with Dr. G, where we delve deep into a historical yet potent wound care solution that has withstood the test of time. In this episode, we e...
12 Aug 202511min
The Illusion of Healing: Understanding Pseudogranulation in Diabetic Foot Care
In this episode of Diabetic Foot Files, we delve into the intriguing and deceptive world of pseudogranulation tissue. Often mistaken for signs of healing, pseudogranulation can actually delay closure,...
6 Aug 20258min
