It was characterized as an inborn error of carbohydrate metabolism in 1908. It is associated with a deficiency of L-xylulose reductase, necessary for xylitol metabolism. L-Xylulose is a reducing sugar, so it may give false diagnosis of diabetes, as it is found in high concentrations in urine.
Identified as an inherent flaw in carbohydrate metabolism since 1908, this condition is associated with a deficiency of the enzyme required for xylitol processing. Given that L-Xylulose is a reducing sugar, it may lead to misdiagnosis of diabetes due to its elevated levels in urine.