Exercise and the Menstrual Cycle in Type 1 Diabetes

This study is examining how different phases of the menstrual cycle affect blood sugar responses to exercise in women with type 1 diabetes who use oral contraceptives. Understanding this connection could help improve exercise safety guidelines for this group. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been living with type 1 diabetes for at least 1 year - You have regular menstrual cycles - You are using monophasic oral contraceptives - You live in or near Edmonton, Alberta and can visit the University of Alberta lab **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your HbA1c is above 9.9% (indicating very poorly controlled diabetes) - You have frequent, unpredictable low blood sugar episodes - You have recently changed your insulin management approach - You use an automated insulin delivery system - You have high blood pressure, heart disease, or significant diabetes complications such as severe nerve damage or active eye disease - You have a musculoskeletal condition that prevents exercise Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.