Which condition commonly causes high anion gap metabolic acidosis?
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Correct answer: Diabetic ketoacidosis
Diabetic ketoacidosis produces excess ketoacids, leading to a high anion gap metabolic acidosis. The anion gap increases due to accumulation of unmeasured anions.
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