Overview of altered fuel preference and cardiac energetics in diabetic cardiomyopathy (IMAGE)

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Overview of altered fuel preference and cardiac energetics in diabetic cardiomyopathy

Caption

In diabetic hearts, ATP production fails to meet demands due to altered mitochondria and substrate utilization. Early diabetes triggers metabolic issues, exacerbating myocardial injury and contributing to cardiac dysfunction in conjunction with damaged mitochondria

Credit

Chinese Medical Journal

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