Newer findings suggest COVID may lead to certain pronounced, long-term complications

Diabetes is considered a comorbidity for COVID-19 patients. For some patients, however, it can result in a diabetes diagnosis. It is considered that the virus could infiltrate vital organs like the pancreas and disturb insulin regulation. Those already suffering from diabetes can also record wavering blood sugar levels. Since COVID could trigger both Type-1 and Type-2 diabetes, patients should be on the lookout for signs like: excessive thirst, often feeling hungry, blurry vision, slow healing, sensitive skin, fatigue and exhaustion

There have been increasing reports of severe COVID-19 causing blood clots, heart attacks in post-COVID cases. COVID could also impact the heart of the healthier age groups, making many undergo symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain, exhaustion. Cardiac care doctors also assert that arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), myocarditis (inflammation) and other cardiovascular complications could strike too. While it could be difficult to determine signs of involvement, some doctors believe that the earliest signs of inflammation could strike as early as Day 5 and should require checks. Apart from this, warning signs of declining heart health should be kept in mind.

Clinical evaluations based out of Italy and Spain from 2020 had observed that nearly half of recovered COVID patients required post-op checks and help for neurological and psychological disorders. Women, particularly, are at the risk of developing mental health disorders. While doctors now recommend patients to get preventive checks before being discharged from the hospital.

Some people suffering from severe forms of coronavirus have been seen to show signs of kidney damage, even without underlying problems. Extensively high levels of protein and abnormal blood work, infamous COVID-induced cytokine storm or fluctuating oxygen levels can also cause damage. Outcomes could be also riskier for those prone to inflammation and diabetes. Nonetheless, since kidney damage can be severe and require concerning care, early signs can help with diagnosis and help.