About Us

Ron Richards, founder of Diabetes on the Run, Inc., has been a very successful Sales Consultant in Charlotte, NC with a large national print supply company for many years. He has also lived with Type I diabetes for 22 years. As diabetes has reached almost epidemic proportions in the United States and around the world he has recently begun a new company, Diabetes on The Run. The primary purpose of the company is to increase awareness of diabetes and provide helpful products that will assist those who live with the disease and support for their family members.

Ron understands the many obstacles to be faced in living well with diabetes. From his own experience, and the experience of other diabetic friends, he knows some of the risk involved in having a low blood sugar. It is critical that people around him, or anyone having a low blood sugar, know what is wrong and how to help. This is very important whether the person be an adult or a child. Ron saw a need of some way to tell people “I have diabetes and if I act confused here is what is wrong and what to do about it”. With that background the idea was born for the “I have diabetes . . . on the Run” shirt and other products that carry this life saving information where ever the person with diabetes goes.

Ron has recently been honored by The American Diabetes Association as Father of the Year in 2005. This is in recognition of his self giving service to his work and community, his commitment to his wife, two grown children, and his commitment to help people live well with diabetes.   (Click to learn more about the Father of the Year Award)

Jerry Munden co-founder of Diabetes on the Run, Inc., has worked in Diabetes Medical Sales bringing new insulin pump products to market as well as many years as a Certified Purchasing Manager in the manufacturing industry in Charlotte, NC. He also has extensive experience in living well with Type I diabetes for 34 years. As diabetes has grown in recent years to include 7% of the United States population Jerry and his partner Ron Richards have recently begun a new company, Diabetes on The Run. The primary purpose of the company is to increase awareness of diabetes and provide helpful products that will assist those who live with the disease and needed support for their family members.

Jerry understands the many obstacles to be faced in living well with diabetes. From his own experience, and the experience of other friends with diabetes, he knows some of the risk involved in having a low blood sugar. It is critical that people around a person with diabetes recognize the symptoms of low blood sugar and know what to do to help. This is very important whether the person be an adult or a child. Jerry saw a need of some way to tell people “I have diabetes and if I act confused here is what is wrong and what to do about it”. With that background the idea was born for the “I have diabetes . . . on the Run” shirt and other products that carry this life saving information where ever the person with diabetes goes.

Jerry, being an avid cyclist and runner, knows the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and also letting people around you know that you have diabetes . . . in case at some point you need help!

Jerry - Living Well with Diabetes for 34 years . . . and you can too!   4,200 mile Cross Country Bike Ride

 

Some Facts About Diabetes

Prevalence of total diabetes in the United States, all ages -- United States, 2002

• Total: 18.2 million people - 6.3% of the population - have diabetes.
• Diagnosed: 13 million people
• Undiagnosed: 5.2 million people

Prevalence of total diabetes among people under 20 years of age -- United States, 2002

• About 210,000 people under 20 years of age have diabetes. This represents 0.26% of all people in this age group.
• Approximately one in every 400 to 500 children and adolescents has type 1 diabetes.
• Clinic-based reports and regional studies indicate that type 2 diabetes is becoming more common among Native American/American Indian, African American, and Hispanic and Latino children and adolescents.

Prevalence of total diabetes among people aged 20 years or older -- United States, 2002

• Age 20 years or older: 18 million. 8.7% of all people in this age group have diabetes.
• Age 60 years or older: 8.6 million. 18.3% of all people in this age group have diabetes.
• Men: 8.7 million. 8.7% of all men aged 20 years or older have diabetes.
• Women: 9.3 million. 8.7% of all women aged 20 years or older have diabetes.

New cases diagnosed per year:

• 1.3 million people aged 20 years or older.