Aerobic vs Resistance Exercise in Post-menopausal Women With Type 1 Diabetes

Inclusion Criteria: * type 1 diabetes, diagnosed for at least one year * post-menopause (at least one year since last menstrual period), or have had a hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo oophorectomy * able to perform aerobic and resistance exercise * able to visit the lab in Edmonton, Alberta (University of Alberta) Exclusion Criteria: * HbA1c \> 9.9 % * frequent and unpredictable hypoglycemia * change in insulin management strategy within the last 2 months * blood pressure \> 140 / 95 * severe peripheral neuropathy * history of cardiovascular disease * musculoskeletal injuries interfering with exercise performance * use of medications (other than insulin) that affect glucose metabolism * BMI \> 30 kg/m2 * smoking * moderate to high alcohol intake (\> 2 drinks/day)