{"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":"Why Your Wound VAC Hurts: The Hidden Pain Behind Healing","slug":"why-your-wound-vac-hurts-the-hidden-pain-behind-healing","published_at":"2026-06-02T08:42:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/why-your-wound-vac-hurts-the-hidden-pain-behind-healing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870","url":"https://gdhutche.podbean.com/e/why-your-wound-vac-hurts-the-hidden-pain-behind-healing/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/yan4rxihwiwuayc9/Wound_Vac_Pain_-fstc6n-Optimized.mp3","summary":"Dr. G explains why negative pressure wound therapy (wound VAC) can cause significant pain—covering foam adherence, nerve ingrowth, inflammation, and the four types of VAC-related pain. He highlights why pain may signal complications in diabetic wounds and why neuropathy does not always mean no pain.This episode offers practical solutions: premedication, topical anesthetics, saline soaking, silicone contact layers, continuous versus intermittent modes, regional blocks, and the role of communication and monitoring to reduce suffering while preserving limb salvage.","meta_description":"Dr. G explains why negative pressure wound therapy (wound VAC) can cause significant pain—covering foam adherence, nerve ingrowth, inflammation, and the f…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1140,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/episodes/why-your-wound-vac-hurts-the-hidden-pain-behind-healing/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/why-your-wound-vac-hurts-the-hidden-pain-behind-healing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}