COVID's After Effects May Worsen Black Health Outcomes

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Via Pxhere
Leslie Taylor-Grover
July 2, 2021

COVID-19 can have immediate negative effects on our bodies, and can even kill. But it’s also dangerous even after you’ve recovered, because it can cause long-term health problems not enough people are talking about. Here are some of them.

#1: Changes in Blood Sugar

Our people already suffer from some of the highest rates of diabetes in the nation, but COVID-19 could make conditions worse or even spark diabetes in those who never had the condition before. Be sure to have your blood sugar checked at your next doctor’s visit.

#2: Heart Palpitations

While COVID-19’s effects on the heart are not well understood, it can definitely cause changes in heart rate and symptoms that can feel like a heart attack: shortness of breath, extreme tiredness, and dizziness. We’re 30% more likely to have heart disease, and COVID-19 could make it worse.

#3: Depression and Other Mental Conditions

The pandemic has been stressful in general, but even more so if you or a loved one has tested positive. Even after the treatments are over, COVID-19 can increase the likelihood of depression symptoms such as headaches, “feeling off,” difficulty concentrating, or the loss of interest in daily activities.

COVID-19 can be deadly even after it’s gone, especially for our people. We must do all we can to continue protecting ourselves and our loved ones against this virus.

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