Fat to the Rescue: Regenerating Diabetic Feet with Autologous Fat Grafting

Dr. G explores the potential of autologous fat grafting for diabetic foot ulcers, explaining how adipose-derived cells may aid angiogenesis, modulate inflammation, and restore soft-tissue padding to improve healing and reduce recurrence. The episode outlines biological mechanisms, procedural considerations, risks, and the need for vascular assessment and offloading, presenting fat grafting as a promising adjunctive regenerative strategy—not a standalone replacement for standard wound care.