You can have peripheral neuropathy and NOT have diabetes. My blood sugar tests are all normal. However, every neurologist I've been to, all ask me if I'm a diabetic because of my symptoms. And to Jake @jakedduck1 my balance is getting worse as well, I'd say that it is now my single largest problem and I do experience other sensations similar to you. As my numbness increased from knees to toes, the quality of my balance decreased. I am finding walking on uneven surfaces requires walking with a cane. If you can, remain active as much as possible, I do some walking every day. Ed