In this episode of the InKredible Kids Podcast, you’re going to meet two InKredible kids, Shira and Noah, who both live with diabetes — and you’ll see how the same challenge can look completely different for different people.

You’ll hear Shira explain what diabetes actually means in a calm, kid-friendly way. She talks about pumps, beeps, carbs, school, camp, and learning how to manage something big — without letting it define who she is.

Then you’ll meet Noah, who brings you right into his world of sports, recess, and real-life moments where diabetes shows up at the most inconvenient times. From getting pulled out of a football game to dealing with beeping devices and juice breaks, Noah shares what it’s really like — with honesty, humor, and heart.

This episode is not just for kids who have diabetes.

This episode is for you if:

• you’re dealing with any kind of challenge

• you want to be a better friend

• you’re curious about what other kids might be going through

• or you need the reminder that you are not your diagnosis

As you listen, you’ll learn:

• how challenges don’t define you

• how technology can help — but courage matters too

• how asking “Are you okay?” can make a big difference

• and how being a good friend doesn’t mean fixing — it means showing up

Shira and Noah show you that you can live a full, fun, meaningful life — even when something hard is part of your story.

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