This book provides a comprehensive approach to evaluating and managing the diabetic foot, focusing on risk factors, ulcer classification, and neuropathic and ischemic complications. It outlines structured screening methods, such as monofilament testing and vascular assessment, to prevent foot ulcers. Key topics include offloading techniques, footwear modification, wound healing principles, and multidisciplinary care coordination. It emphasizes early intervention strategies and patient education for self-care. Algorithms for referral and escalation of care are included. Real-world scenarios help learners apply theory to practice in both acute and chronic cases. This book is a vital resource for anyone managing diabetic foot pathology.
Xinyi Wu is a podiatric specialist and diabetes care consultant with a clinical and research focus on foot complications in diabetic patients. She has been part of multidisciplinary diabetic foot clinics in East Asia, contributing to risk assessment frameworks, wound classification systems, and limb preservation strategies. Xinyi’s publications emphasize early screening, vascular assessment, and preventive foot care protocols. She also leads workshops for healthcare professionals on diabetic foot management. Her clinical approach combines technology-assisted diagnostics with holistic patient education.