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Example of Components in Posing a Relevant Clinical Question
| Component of Question | Example |
|---|---|
| Patient population | Patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| Intervention | Gliptins (all agents) |
| Control | Placebo |
| Outcomes | Change in A1C, hypoglycemic episodes |
A1C = glycated hemoglobin.
