The Effect of Oral Administration of Xylitol on the Blood Glucose Level

Abstract

Serial changes in blood sugar level were studied in normal, diabetic and renal glycosuric subjects after oral administration of 50 g. xylitol.
No significant changes were observed in the blood sugar levels of normal and some of the renal glycosuric subjects after oral administration of xylitol.
As opposed to this, in diabetic and in the majority of renal glycosuric subjects, significant elevation of blood sugar levels was observed.
It is suggested that a study of the serial changes in blood sugar level after oral administration of xylitol may reveal the nature of diabetic condition.