Hi Jack and Welcome to Diabetes Forums. You have found the best place of all for help.
I am type one and have had it for 21 years. I didn't take care of myself for the first 10 years and my A1c's were terrible. Now they are in the mid to high six range. We have all faltered at one time or another and some of us for a very long time.
I'm glad you found us and are willing to ask for help. There are a lot of great people here with tons of good advice. Check out the site. Read the archives and ask away. Someone is always here with an answer.
