{"podcast":{"title":"Diabetic Foot Files","slug":"diabetic-foot-files-7302870","podcast_index_feed_id":7302870,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/gdhutche/feed.xml","website_url":"https://gdhutche.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20507692/son_halim8f236.jpg","author":"Diabetic Foot Files","episode_count":319,"summary":"Welcome to the Diabetic Foot Files Podcast—the show where we uncover the real stories, latest research, and essential tips to help prevent diabetic foot complications. I’m Dr. G 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 when it comes to diabetes, every step matters!”","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T10:17:29.227633+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870"},"episode":{"title":"A Single Drop Of Blood: Rouleaux Formation, Glycation, and the Hidden Causes of Diabetic Foot Ulcers","slug":"a-single-drop-of-blood-rouleaux-formation-glycation-and-the-hidden-causes-of-diabetic-foot-ulcers","published_at":"2026-05-30T10:39:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/a-single-drop-of-blood-rouleaux-formation-glycation-and-the-hidden-causes-of-diabetic-foot-ulcers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870","url":"https://gdhutche.podbean.com/e/when-blood-turns-to-molasses-inside-diabetic-circulation/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5h8955b37pki9a4m/Single_drop_of_Diabetic_Blood_and_rouelaux_formation_-dwk6nk-Optimized.mp3","summary":"In this episode we follow a single drop of blood from a diabetic patient under the microscope to reveal how chronic high blood sugar alters red blood cells, white cells, platelets, plasma proteins, and the endothelium. These microscopic changes—stiffer cells, rouleaux formation, dysfunctional immune cells, increased viscosity, and inflammation—contribute to poor oxygen delivery, slow healing, infection, and complications like foot ulcers and amputations.The episode also traces the history of blood microscopy, explains mechanisms such as glycation and elevated fibrinogen, and emphasizes that improved glycemic control, infection management, vascular care, and nutrition can help restore blood function and speed healing.","meta_description":"In this episode we follow a single drop of blood from a diabetic patient under the microscope to reveal how chronic high blood sugar alters red blood cell…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1423,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/episodes/a-single-drop-of-blood-rouleaux-formation-glycation-and-the-hidden-causes-of-diabetic-foot-ulcers/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/a-single-drop-of-blood-rouleaux-formation-glycation-and-the-hidden-causes-of-diabetic-foot-ulcers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}