Do people who are taking insulin for diabetes get foot ulcers?

No: Hi: people get ulcers due to a breakdown in their skin from excessive sheer and direct pressure to their feet usually because they have neuropathy. The key to not getting ulcers is being under the care of a podiatrist if you are a diabetic on insulin.

They sure can: It is more than whether you take Insulin or oral medications that makes the difference. It is more a consequence of having had diabetes for a prolonged period of time. While it can happen even with good control, it is more likely to happen with poor control of the blood sugar over time. The effects of diabetes on the circulation along with neuropathy and other changes makes one more prone.

They can: Both Insulin and non-insulin dependent diabetics may develop foot ulcers. You do not even need to be a diabetic for you to develop a foot ulcer.