Honeymoon Period back | next page 2 of 4 The honeymoon period refers to a period of remission in type 1 diabetics after the initial treatment with insulin. This period lasts a few weeks to several months and is a final burst of activity of the beta cells. It is best to have the patient continue injections during this period so they don't have a difficult time adjusting to injections again once the honeymoon period is over.