{"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":"Zombie Cells in the Wound: How Senescent Fibroblasts Sabotage Diabetic Ulcers","slug":"zombie-cells-in-the-wound-how-senescent-fibroblasts-sabotage-diabetic-ulcers","published_at":"2026-05-09T16:03:42+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/zombie-cells-in-the-wound-how-senescent-fibroblasts-sabotage-diabetic-ulcers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/diabetic-foot-files-7302870","url":"https://gdhutche.podbean.com/e/zombie-cells-in-the-wound-how-senescent-fibroblasts-sabotage-diabetic-ulcers/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xmqakxs97uak859q/The_Zombie_Buiders_Senescent_Fibroblast_and_The_Woundd_That_Refuse_to_Heal_-rdq26t-Optimized.mp3","summary":"Dr. G examines how normal fibroblasts drive tissue repair and how, in diabetic foot ulcers, they can become senescent “zombie” cells that stop dividing, secrete inflammatory SASP factors, and degrade the wound environment.The episode covers triggers (hyperglycemia, oxidative stress, ischemia, infection), clinical signs and biomarkers of senescence, the vicious cycle with biofilm, and emerging approaches—including senolytics, targeted dressings, and debridement—to reduce senescent burden and improve healing.","meta_description":"Dr. G examines how normal fibroblasts drive tissue repair and how, in diabetic foot ulcers, they can become senescent “zombie” cells that stop dividing, s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1346,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/diabetic-foot-files-7302870/episodes/zombie-cells-in-the-wound-how-senescent-fibroblasts-sabotage-diabetic-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/zombie-cells-in-the-wound-how-senescent-fibroblasts-sabotage-diabetic-ulcers.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}