This does make sense. Type 1 is much faster in development (ie shorter honeymoon period) the younger you get it.
A 2 yr old with type 1 will have a very short honeymoon period. An 11 yr old may have a honeymoon period anywhere between 6-24 months perhaps. A 39 yr old -especially if well controlled- can see a honeymoon period last several years.
I imagine the amazing control you get is thanks to a number of factors:
- Low carb
- Strong management
- Strong dedication to exercise
- Being LADA diagnosed within the last 5 years
I think it would be possible to get my HbA1c lower than it is now 5.8% (40 mmol/mol) but I expect any figure below 5.5% (31 mmol/mol) will start to get exponentially harder to achieve without going hypo.
I'm guessing that the longer you keep going with these great numbers, the longer your small but still significant insulin production will be maintained.
I think you're doing amazing and are an inspiration to other people with LADA and type 1.
Ed