A lot of people think diabetes prevention is all about cutting sugar. Food matters, of course. But muscle matters too, and that’s the part that often gets missed. After 65, the body naturally loses muscle unless we keep asking it to stay strong. That muscle loss can make it harder to manage blood sugar, keep weight steady, and stay active. The good news is that strength training can help, even if you’ve never lifted a weight in your life. This isn’t about heavy barbells or gy