Kara and Maria, Pritikin's registered dietitian and endocrinologist, breakdown what it means to be insulin resistant. They discuss all sorts of different ways you can prevent and treat and pre diabetes. Kara Burnstine has over 20 years of experience in the nutrition field ranging from clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, and private practice. In her practice, Kara coached her clients in weight loss, cardiovascular disease, gut health and autoimmune diseases, and utilized motivational interviewing and behavior modification strategies to facilitate habits that create permanent lifestyle changes. Dr. Maria Teresa Anton is a board certified endocrinologist with specialties in Diabetes & Metabolism, Internal Medicine. before joining the Pritikin medical team she spent many years working at an inpatient/outpatient clinic.