{"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":"Forgotten Infection Friday: Mucormycosis in a Diabetic Patient","slug":"forgotten-infection-friday-mucormycosis-in-a-diabetic-patient","published_at":"2026-05-22T08:44:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/forgotten-infection-friday-mucormycosis-in-a-diabetic-patient","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870","url":"https://gdhutche.podbean.com/e/when-a-foot-turns-black-mucormycosis-in-a-diabetic-patient/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/59qacy4k8igefuqs/Forgotten_Infection_Friday-_Mucormycosis-_The_Black_Fungus_-ec5j84-Optimized.mp3","summary":"Case study of a 58-year-old man with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (A1C 12.4) who developed a rapidly progressive left foot ulcer after stepping on a nail. Despite antibiotics, the wound became black, necrotic, and septic; labs showed DKA and elevated inflammatory markers.MRI and tissue biopsy revealed deep angioinvasive fungal infection with broad, ribbon-like non-septate hyphae consistent with mucormycosis. Management required urgent surgical debridement, antifungal therapy (liposomal amphotericin B), metabolic stabilization, and often limb-sparing or amputation procedures; early recognition is critical due to rapid vascular invasion and high mortality.","meta_description":"Case study of a 58-year-old man with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (A1C 12.4) who developed a rapidly progressive left foot ulcer after stepping on a nail.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1281,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/episodes/forgotten-infection-friday-mucormycosis-in-a-diabetic-patient/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/forgotten-infection-friday-mucormycosis-in-a-diabetic-patient.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}