I have had pins and needles for the past three weeks now, 24/7 slowly travelling up my body - started in feet, spread to legs and are now up to my waist - it is constant and very tiring. I can still walk - well shuffle in flats and am still working etc but it's a bit scary.I am a 49 year old diabetic diagnosed 2 yrs ago. It was a bit of a shock since I am not overweight, have a healthy vegetarian diet and no family history of diabetes with no symptoms apart from being a bit thirsty. At diagnosis my blood sugars were over 30 (!) I was diagnosed a type 2 and initially was on tablets, moved to insulin, at one point came off everyyhing for three weeks but went back onto insulin - just small doses - 3 units am and pm. Finally saw a consultant who put me on replaglinide in September but they didn't seem to be effective so I am now on the tablets but topping up with insulin. My GP has taken blood tests and I will be seeing her Monday though she has said the majority have come back clear eg sugar levels etc. Has anyone else experienced this? It's kind of scary since the pins and needles are still spreading upwards with no respite - I am feeling them in my back now. The GP seems quite relaxed about it - should I be worried?