The document discusses recent developments in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). It covers topics like the increasing prevalence of T2DM globally, changes in pathogenesis understanding with recognition of incretin deficiency as the third defect, use of HbA1c for diagnosis, and treatment algorithms targeting both fasting and post-prandial glucose. Newer treatment options discussed include dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, newer glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists with different profiles, ultra long-acting basal insulin degludec, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors, glucokinase activators, and GPR40 modulators. Stem cell therapy is also mentioned as a novel approach