Diabetic Foot Abscesses: When Pus Hides Beneath the Skin
This episode of Diabetic Foot Files explains how abscesses form in diabetic feet, why they can develop quickly and silently, and the importance of identifying fluctuance, pain, odor, and signs of deeper infection.
We cover pathophysiology, common pus types (including MRSA), recommended imaging, incision and drainage principles, antibiotic choices, aftercare, and prevention tips for people with diabetes.
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The Vampire's Cure: Why Bleeding Can Mean Healing
In this Halloween edition of Diabetic Foot Files, Dr. G blends vampire lore with wound-care science to show how blood can signal healing—not horror. The episode covers the history linking myths to medicine, the stages of hemostasis, and why controlled bleeding during debridement often means viable tissue and good perfusion.
Practical tips include debridement methods, when to seek vascular clearance, managing anticoagulants and bleeding disorders, moisture balance, offloading strategies, and therapies like hyperbaric oxygen. A quick Q&A reinforces key takeaways for clinicians and patients.
Dr. Gabrielle Hutcheson -Donaldson explains why completing prescribed antibiotic courses is critical for diabetic foot infections: early symptom relief doesn’t mean the infection is gone, and stopping treatment can lead to resistant bacteria, osteomyelitis, sepsis, or even amputation.
The episode also covers when to take antibiotics with or without food, common food and drug interactions (dairy, iron, antacids, alcohol, blood thinners, contraceptives), and practical tips for patients and clinicians — always finish the course, don’t share or save antibiotics, and ask your pharmacist if unsure.
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Speak Wound Fluently: Foundations of Diabetic Foot Ulcer Terminology
Dr. G returns to the foundation of diabetic limb salvage, explaining essential ulcer terminology—erosion, partial/full-thickness ulcers, tunneling, undermining, exudate types, wound bed tissue, biofilm, and signs of infection—and how to measure and document them.
Clear, accurate wound language improves diagnosis, care coordination, coding, and outcomes; this episode includes practical examples and a sample documentation template to help clinicians speak wound fluently.
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Vascular Insights with Dr. Giulia Baldazzi MD, vascular surgery fellow and PhD candidate from Italy 🇮🇹: Healing begins with circulation
Dr. Giulia Baldazzi, a vascular surgeon, fellow and phd candidate researcher, shares her journey from UCSF to Italy and explores advances in perfusion assessment, revascularization, and limb preservation for diabetic foot care.
She discusses diagnostic innovations (PAT, MaxCORE, NIRS), the importance of early vascular referral and multidisciplinary teams, and practical strategies to prevent amputations and improve healing.
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Welcome to the Diabetic Foot Files Podcast—the show where real stories, latest research, and essential tips to help prevent diabetic foot complications. I’m Dr. G / Dr WoundPicasso aka Dr. Gabrielle Hutcheson Donaldson and as a podiatrist and wound care specialist . I’m here to educate, empower, and guide you through the world of diabetic foot care. From wound healing to amputation prevention, we’ll break down the facts, bust the myths, and share life-saving strategies. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or healthcare professional, this podcast is your go-to resource for healthier feet and a better quality of life. So let’s dive in—because take care of your feet, because the take care of you
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