{"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":"Sunshine Medicine: How Vitamin D Heals Diabetic Foot Ulcers","slug":"sunshine-medicine-how-vitamin-d-heals-diabetic-foot-ulcers","published_at":"2026-06-03T10:43:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/sunshine-medicine-how-vitamin-d-heals-diabetic-foot-ulcers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870","url":"https://gdhutche.podbean.com/e/sunshine-medicine-how-vitamin-d-heals-diabetic-foot-ulcers/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wkwda8ergtx3tbaz/Vitamin_D_and_diabetes_and_depression_-8ggkwu-Optimized.mp3","summary":"Dr.G explores how vitamin D — produced by sunlight and acting like a hormone — impacts diabetic foot healing. He covers its roles in immune regulation, antimicrobial peptide production, inflammation control, collagen synthesis, angiogenesis, bone health, and mood, plus why deficiency is common in people with diabetes. The episode reviews research linking low vitamin D to worse ulcers, the potential benefits and limits of supplementation, who should be screened, and why vitamin D is one piece of a multidisciplinary approach that includes vascular care, infection control, nutrition, offloading, and mental health support.","meta_description":"Dr.G explores how vitamin D — produced by sunlight and acting like a hormone — impacts diabetic foot healing. He covers its roles in immune re…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1532,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/episodes/sunshine-medicine-how-vitamin-d-heals-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/sunshine-medicine-how-vitamin-d-heals-diabetic-foot-ulcers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}