muscle loss is normal as people age.

Use multiple tools and equipments. Variety is good.

— prevent falls

— protect joints

— prolong mobility

— boost bone density

— resistance_training to prevent or control t2dm

https://diabetes.org/health-wellness/fitness/why-does-exercise-sometimes-raise-blood-sugar says “Most forms of aerobic/cardiovascular exercise will lower your glucose levels, while activities such as high-intensity training and weightlifting can raise it.”

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34856088/ “suggests an inverse association of the skeletal muscle mass with blood glucose level, which encourages the implication of muscle-building exercises as the preventive measure for T2DM”. This research uses a healthy population without T2DM.

Muscle mass is considered a physical “shield” against blood sugar deterioration as we age. https://www.ingredia-usa.com/blood-sugar-and-the-benefits-of-building-muscle-mass/ suggests “Prevent Diabetes by Increasing Your Muscle Mass”