{"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":"Salvage Saturdays; Sound Waves That Heal: Shockwave Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers","slug":"salvage-saturdays-sound-waves-that-heal-shockwave-therapy-for-diabetic-foot-ulcers","published_at":"2026-05-23T07:29:35+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/salvage-saturdays-sound-waves-that-heal-shockwave-therapy-for-diabetic-foot-ulcers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870","url":"https://gdhutche.podbean.com/e/sound-waves-that-heal-shockwave-therapy-for-diabetic-foot-ulcers/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hnw8g3k2tjp4qxi6/Salvage_Saturdays_Extracorpore_Shockwave_Therapy_-k76s7x-Optimized.mp3","summary":"On this episode of Salvage Saturdays, Dr. G explores extracorporeal shockwave therapy — the use of focused sound waves to stimulate healing in diabetic foot ulcers. We review its history from lithotripsy to orthopedics, how mechanical energy triggers angiogenesis, collagen remodeling, stem cell activation, and reduces chronic inflammation.The episode explains treatment types, energy settings, typical protocols, contraindications, and the patient experience, and emphasizes that shockwave therapy is an adjunct to standard wound care (debridement, offloading, infection control, vascular optimization).Research is promising but varied; combined regenerative approaches and larger trials are likely next steps. A case study demonstrates meaningful wound improvement with focused low-energy shockwave therapy as part of comprehensive limb salvage care.","meta_description":"On this episode of Salvage Saturdays, Dr. G explores extracorporeal shockwave therapy — the use of focused sound waves to stimulate healing in diabetic fo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1406,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/episodes/salvage-saturdays-sound-waves-that-heal-shockwave-therapy-for-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/salvage-saturdays-sound-waves-that-heal-shockwave-therapy-for-diabetic-foot-ulcers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}