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Diabetic Foot Files

Diabetic Foot Files

By: Diabetic Foot Files
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Welcome to the Diabetic Foot Files Podcast and the LIMBWatch series — where diabetic foot surveillance, wound intelligence, prevention science, and limb preservation come together. I’m Dr. G / Dr. WoundPicasso aka Dr. Gabrielle Hutcheson Donaldson, podiatrist and wound care specialist, and I’m here to educate, empower, and guide you through the evolving world of diabetic foot care.

From wound healing and pressure injuries to surveillance systems and amputation prevention, we break down the science, challenge the myths, and share strategies that help save limbs and improve lives. Whether you’re a patient, caregiver, clinician, or healthcare professional, this is your destination for diabetic foot education, prevention, and preservation.

So let’s dive in — because when you take care of your feet, they take care of you.
LIMBWatch: Surveillance Before Salvage.

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Episodes
  • Diabetes and Disability Series- Part 2- Will I Lose My Job? The Hidden Work Fears of Diabetic Foot Ulcers
    Jun 29 2026

    This episode explores how diabetic foot ulcers affect not just health but work and identity. Dr. G explains common patient fears about income, insurance, and being seen as unreliable, and how employers usually evaluate function, safety, and attendance rather than diagnosis alone.

    Learn practical advice on medical documentation, workplace accommodations, timing of work restrictions, and the importance of clear communication to protect both the patient’s health and long-term employment.

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    15 mins
  • Diabetes and Disability Series- Part 1 : Do I Qualify & How Long Will I Be Out of Work
    Jun 28 2026

    Dr. G dives into the complex reality of disability for people with diabetic foot ulcers — explaining why a diagnosis alone doesn’t determine disability, how occupation, ulcer characteristics, infection, blood flow, blood sugar, pressure, offloading, nutrition, and smoking affect healing, and why return-to-work decisions focus on function rather than timelines.

    This episode emphasizes empathetic communication, accurate documentation, realistic expectations, and the difference between temporary and permanent disability, offering a clear view of why healing varies and how clinicians and patients can work together toward recovery.

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    24 mins
  • Rewind the Journey: The Preventability Index in Diabetic Limb Salvage
    Jun 27 2026

    Dr. G explores the "Preventability Index," a framework for replaying a patients timeline to identify missed opportunities that could have prevented a diabetic foot ulcer or amputation. He explains the five domains of the index—structural deformity, skin integrity, infection burden, vascular reserve, and time to intervene—each scored 010; higher totals indicate greater preventability.

    The episode emphasizes prevention through early detection, foot exams during routine visits, patient education, timely vascular and infection evaluation, and offloading. Dr. G stresses that the index is not for blame but for quality improvement and patient advocacy to reduce avoidable limb loss.

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    19 mins
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