{"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":349,"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":"2026-07-28T00:18:44.165291+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870"},"episode":{"title":"The Hair Test  One of the Simplest Clues in Limb Salvage","slug":"the-hair-test-one-of-the-simplest-clues-in-limb-salvage","published_at":"2026-06-25T10:11:04+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/the-hair-test-one-of-the-simplest-clues-in-limb-salvage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870","url":"https://gdhutche.podbean.com/e/the-vanishing-hair-a-hidden-sign-of-limb-threat/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vmktdrnvfb6agtk6/The_Hair_Test-veudeb-Optimized.mp3","summary":"Imagine a patient with no complaints whose foot hair has vanished. This episode explains the \"hair test\"—how absent hair on the toes and feet can be an early bedside clue to poor circulation, peripheral arterial disease, and limb-threatening ischemia in people with diabetes.It reviews hair follicle biology, how reduced blood flow interrupts hair growth, associated skin and nail changes, limitations of the sign (aging, genetics, friction, shaving), and practical next steps including pulse exam, Doppler, ABI/toe pressures, and vascular referral. Hair is a quick clue, not a diagnosis.","meta_description":"Imagine a patient with no complaints whose foot hair has vanished. This episode explains the \"hair test\"—how absent hair on the toes and feet can be an ea…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1090,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/episodes/the-hair-test-one-of-the-simplest-clues-in-limb-salvage/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/the-hair-test-one-of-the-simplest-clues-in-limb-salvage.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}