India, Sept. 17 -- Walking, cutting down on sugar and eating mindfully are often among the first lifestyle changes recommended for better blood sugar control. But there is another important factor that tends to get less attention: maintaining and building muscle.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Gagandeep Singh, a specialist in metabolic medicine and diabetes reversal, explains why resistance training can support better blood sugar management. (Also read: Woman shares how losing 20 kg changed her life beyond the weighing scale: 'I only used to wear baggy clothes' )

Sharing a case from his practice, Dr Singh said, "Ramesh is 54, and by most measures, he is doing everything right. He walks for 40 minutes every morning and gave up sug...