No improvement in Nawaz's health as his blood sugar level fluctuates.

Byline: Iqtidar Gilani

LAHORE -- The condition of former prime minister Nawaz Sharif remained unstable on Monday with fluctuation in his blood sugar level due to the intake of steroids. Although there has been no increase in the platelets count of the ex-PM under treatment at Services Hospital for the last 14 days, and remain static at 40,000, the really worrying aspect is the management of co-morbidities like cardiac, kidney problems and persistent high blood sugar. The Special Medical Board (SMB), headed by Services Institute of Medical Sciences (SIMS) Principal Professor Mehmood Ayyaz, examined Nawaz on Monday, checked his medical reports and took fresh samples for further clinical assessment. Dr Adnan Khan, personal physician of the ex-PM, also accompanied senior consultants in different specialties. The Board confirmed that blood sugar of Nawaz before breakfast was 150. It decided to continue...

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