I currently take metformin 1000mg once a day to control my type 2 diabetes. For around a month I have been experiencing pins and needles in hands, feet and face. My GP did the normal blood tests and said that there were no issues. My long term blood test result was 43. Last years test showed 48. Could it be that iam in remission and dont need metformin? The dr has told me to stay on them and to take another medication to stop relieve my pins and needles. Iam really reluctant to do this. Some help would be appreciated.