Hi, I was diagnosed Type 2 just over a year ago. The last few weeks (concurrently with a bad rheumatoid arthritis flare-up) I've experienced tingling in my toes and a feeling like nettle stings over the bases of my big toe joints. Surely this couldn't be neuropathy? I've never felt anything like this with the RA before.
It could be and it could also be spine related, but only a referral by your GP will pinpoint your particular problem(s).
I suggest you get yourself an appointment with your GP asap for the road to definitive answers.