I would believe that something along the lines of Tai Chi Chuan would be appropriate. Martial Arts are about fighting, and there is always danger of injury, including cuts and bruising, which take a long time to heal in diabetics. I would avoid any of the striking arts and certainly would stay away from weapons. Some schools will let you train entirely in forms or kata and not require you to spar. Consult with a doctor and with the instructors at the schools in your area.
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No; most martial arts historians are in agreement, that it is wrestling which holds that honor. No, actually, the first real martial art is believed to be an inian martial art known as Kalarippayattu.
I am not aware of any martial art that is restricted to females only.
The Seikuuken is a martial art movement that appears on the anime show "The Mightiest Disciple", however this movement itself looks really similar with the "360 Defense" movement. The 360 Defense is a technique that comes from the martial art Krav Maga. The Martial art by itself is a deadly Martial Art, and it is from Slovakia. However, the Martial art is more famous in Israel.
Judo is the Japanese martial art that was derived from JuJitsu by Kano Sensei.
Wrestling is typically considered the oldest martial art. Boxing is probably second in age.