The Hidden Thief: How Dehydration Stops Diabetic Foot Ulcer Healing

This episode explains how chronic dehydration—often overlooked in diabetic patients—slows blood flow, reduces oxygen and nutrient delivery, and stalls cellular repair, turning otherwise manageable foot ulcers into non-healing wounds.

Dr. G outlines clinical signs, lab clues, and practical steps to restore hydration and improve wound healing, emphasizing that treating the whole patient — not just the wound — can produce dramatic recoveries.