Inclusion Criteria:  female type 1 diabetes diagnosed for at least 1 year at least 12 months since last menstrual period physically able and willing to perform resistance exercise HbA1c < 10%  Exclusion Criteria:  Individuals with HbA1c >9.9% Frequent and unpredictable hypoglycaemia A change in insulin management strategy within two months of the study Blood pressure > 144/95, Severe peripheral neuropathy, A history of cardiovascular disease Musculoskeletal injuries affecting the ability to perform resistance exercise. Individuals who are treated with medications (other than insulin) that affect glucose metabolism (e.g. atypical antipsychotics, corticosteroids) A body mass index >30kg/m2, Smoking Moderate to high alcohol intake (>2 drinks per day)