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closeBeyond the Athlete: Carriveau overcomes hurdles to compete
Shaun Scott
Nothing has ever gotten in Danielle Carriveau’s way. Not even being diagnosed with Type I Diabetes two years ago has slowed down Carriveau on the softball field or on the golf course.
The 17-year-old senior to be at Puyallup High School this fall takes all the obstacles that go along with being a diabetic athlete in stride. Carriveau played first base on the Vikings fastpitch team last spring and earned 43rd place at the Class 4A golf tournament one year ago.
“It was tough at first (dealing with Diabetes) but I have gotten used to it,” Carriveau said. “Now everything that goes along with it is second nature to me. When I’m playing sports my blood sugar gets low sometimes and I have to eat something to get it back up. I have a pump where I’m able to put insulin into my body when I need it.”
Recently, I had an opportunity to ask Danielle a few questions about her life outside the world of sports.
Shaun Scott: What is your favorite restaurant in Puyallup?
Danielle Carriveau: Red Robin. It’s a place everybody likes to go. It has good food.
SS: Who do you want to be the next President of the United States?
DC: Barack Obama because it would be cool if we had the first African-American president in our country’s history.
SS: Where do you see yourself in five years?
DC: Graduated from college. After that I want to go to law school.
SS: What is your favorite movie of all time?
DC: “Happy Gilmore.” I like golfing and it’s a funny movie.
SS: Who was your idol growing up?
DC: Shaquille O’Neal. He worked really hard to succeed.
SS: What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
DC: Never give up no matter what anybody else says. It was from my youth fastpitch coach Greg Fewins.
SS: Who is your favorite team in the National Basketball Association?
DC: The Los Angeles Lakers because Shaquille used to play for them.