This document discusses recent advances in the management of diabetes mellitus. It outlines the goals of diabetes treatment which include maintaining normoglycemia, preventing complications, and improving quality of life. It describes various modalities for diabetes treatment including insulin analogs like glargine, degludec and detemir which have improved pharmacokinetic profiles compared to traditional insulins. It also discusses newer non-insulin therapies like GLP-1 receptor agonists liraglutide, albiglutide and dulaglutide which mimic the effects of endogenous GLP-1 and help with glycemic control and weight loss. The document provides a comprehensive overview of the therapy options available for type 1 and type 2 diabetes