# Diabetes and Disability Series- Part 1 : Do I Qualify & How Long Will I Be Out of Work

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Podcast: [Diabetic Foot Files](https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870)
Published: 2026-06-28T05:44:44+00:00
Episode link: https://gdhutche.podbean.com/e/when-work-and-wounds-collide-understanding-disability-with-diabetic-foot-ulcers/
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Duration seconds: 1463

## Resource

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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